plural of 'hawk': a medium-to-large bird of prey with broad wings and a short, hooked beak (raptor).



plural: people who advocate an aggressive, hawkish policy—especially in foreign or military affairs (political 'hawks').



third-person singular present form of 'hawk': to sell or peddle goods aggressively or informally.



third-person singular present form of 'hawk': (dated/informal) to clear the throat noisily or to hawk up phlegm.