hawk
Pronunciación: [hɔk]
Palabra
Contexto: «animals»
(noun) a type of bird that has strong wings and sharp eyesight. Hawks are often seen flying high in the sky and can spot small animals to catch for food.
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The hawk soared gracefully above the trees, searching for its next meal.
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There were no hawks in sight during our picnic, only pigeons.
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Have you ever seen a hawk flying in the sky?
Contexto: «behavior»
(verb) to watch or follow something closely, often for the purpose of finding or catching it. You might 'hawk' something if you're trying to sell it or if you're keeping a close eye on it.
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The detective hawked the suspect for several days before making an arrest.
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She did not hawk her friend’s performance; she was busy talking to others.
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What are you hawking today at the market?
Contexto: «sales»
(verb) to sell something aggressively, often by calling out to attract buyers. This can happen at markets or public places where someone is trying to get customers’ attention.
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He hawked his handmade crafts at the local fair, attracting many customers.
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She didn’t hawk her cakes; she preferred to take orders quietly online.
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Do you know how to hawk a product effectively?
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