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hawk
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. hawk
  2. 2. falcon
  3. 3. Hawk
This noun refers to a hawk or falcon, a bird of prey known for its sharp eyesight and swift flight. In Japanese culture, it appears in idioms and proverbs, and is historically associated with falconry practiced by the nobility and samurai class.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Right then, "A hawk! It's coming!" the kid screamed.

Sentence 2

I don't know, my boss has this hawk-like stare that makes me uneasy.

Sentence 3

Wait, that hawk is definitely looking at me!

Sentence 4

The president had this hawk-like gaze that made me sit up straight.

Sentence 5

Hey, can you actually keep a hawk as a pet? That's not really possible, right?