ястреб — meaning in English

English meaning

• hawk noun A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.

Senses

ястреб is used for these senses in English:

• hawk A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
• hawk (politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. [from 1962]

hawk — full definition

1. noun A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
2. noun A person who supports an aggressive or forceful stance, especially in politics or economics.
3. verb To sell goods, especially in public, often calling out to draw attention.
4. verb To clear the throat noisily, often to bring up phlegm.

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