hawk in Latin
hawk in Latin is accipiter, astur, circito — hawk means a medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
hawk in Latin
accipiter
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
astur
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
circito
(transitive) To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
cōnscreor
(transitive, intransitive) To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly; to cough heavily, especially causing uvular frication.
What does "hawk" mean?
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noun A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
"A hawk circled slowly above the field, watching for movement."
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noun A person who supports an aggressive or forceful stance, especially in politics or economics.
"The senator was known as a foreign-policy hawk."
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verb To sell goods, especially in public, often calling out to draw attention.
"Vendors hawked souvenirs outside the stadium."
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verb To clear the throat noisily, often to bring up phlegm.
"He hawked and spat before starting his speech."
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hawk in a sentence
- A hawk circled slowly above the field, watching for movement.
- The senator was known as a foreign-policy hawk.
- Vendors hawked souvenirs outside the stadium.
- He hawked and spat before starting his speech.
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What is "hawk" in Latin?
"hawk" in Latin is accipiter, astur, circito. hawk means: A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
How do you use "hawk" in a sentence?
Example: "A hawk circled slowly above the field, watching for movement." In Latin, "hawk" is accipiter, astur, circito.
Are there other ways to say "hawk" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "hawk": accipiter, astur, circito, cōnscreor.
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