hawk-eye

hawk's-eye

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawks-ahy]
- /hɔk ˈī/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawks-ahy]
- /hɔk ˈī/

Definitions of hawk-eye word

noun hawk-eye a dark-blue chatoyant quartz formed by the silicification of crocidolite, used for ornamental purposes. Compare tiger's-eye (def 1). 1
noun hawk-eye an optical ball-tracking device used as an aid to commentators in certain sports, and as an officiating tool in major tennis tournaments 0
noun hawk-eye A person with keen eyesight or one who is especially observant. 0
noun hawk-eye (US) A native or inhabitant of Iowa. 0

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Origin of hawk-eye

First appearance:

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85

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Parts of speech for Hawk-eye

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hawk-eye popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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