Hawk Very Common

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

"The hawk circled high above the fields, its sharp eyes scanning for mice to catch in its talons."

an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations

"The senator voted for increased military spending, proving she is a hawk when it comes to national defense."

a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar

"The apprentice handed the mason a hawk loaded with fresh mortar so he could begin laying the bricks."

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

"After drinking that cold water, I felt compelled to hawk a few times to clear my throat."

A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.

A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat.

sell or offer for sale from place to place

"The street vendor hawked his handmade keychains along the busy tourist trail, calling out prices to every passerby."

hunt with hawks

"the tribes like to hawk in the desert"

clear mucus or food from one's throat

"he cleared his throat before he started to speak"

To hunt with a hawk.

"He had to hawk out a thick mucus plug before he could speak again."

To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.

To expectorate, to cough up something from one's throat.

A surname​.

"My neighbor Mr. Hawk always waves from his porch when he sees me walking by."