hawk
Because it is a word with a single syllable, hawk is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofhawk
- A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
Example: "It is illegal to hunt hawks or other raptors in many parts of the world."
- Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon
- An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.
Synonyms: "war hawk", warmonger
- An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game.
- To hunt with a hawk.
- To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.
Example: "to hawk at flies"
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