English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
"The conference featured a panel discussion on Stephen Hawking's groundbreaking work regarding black holes and time travel."
Action of the verb to hawk.
"The street performer earned his living by hawking colorful handkerchiefs from a wooden crate on the corner."
present participle of hawk
"The hawking team launched their falcon from its perch to catch the pigeon flying overhead."
An English patronymic surname, from given names, variant of Hawkins.
"The genealogist explained that Hawking is an ancient English surname derived directly from personal names like William or Robert."