ALL meanings of hawklike
hawk
H h - noun hawklike Reminiscent of a hawk. 1
- noun hawklike any of numerous birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, having a short, hooked beak, broad wings, and curved talons, often seen circling or swooping at low altitudes. 1
- noun hawklike any of several similar, unrelated birds, as the nighthawk. 1
- noun hawklike Informal. a person who preys on others, as a sharper. 1
- noun hawklike Also called war hawk. Informal. a person, especially one in public office, who advocates war or a belligerent national attitude. Compare dove1 (def 5). 1
- verb without object hawklike to fly, or hunt on the wing, like a hawk. 1
- verb without object hawklike to hunt with hawks. 1
- noun hawklike any person who pursues an aggressive policy in business, government, etc.: The corporation is now run by a bunch of young hawks. 0