(hôk) noun
1. A diurnal bird of prey (family Accipitridae) with relatively short rounded wings, a hooked beak, and strong claws; including the North American species, Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperi) and the sharp – shinned hawk (A. velox).
2. The goshawk (genus Astur) and the red–tailed hawk (genus Buteo).
3. Any falconine bird except a vulture or an eagle, as a falcon, buzzard, or kite.
4. One who seeks to resolve a war primarily by means of military force: opposed to dove¹ (def. 4).
—v.i.
1. To hunt game with hawks; practice falconry.
2. To fly in search of prey; soar, as a hawk. [OE hafoc, hafuc]

(hôk) v.t. & v.i.
To cry (goods) for sale in the streets or in public places; peddle. [Back formation <HAWKER²]

(hôk) v.t.
To cough up (phlegm).
—v.i. To clear the throat with a coughing sound.
—noun A forcible effort to raise phlegm from the throat; also, the sound of this. [Imit.]

(hôk) noun
A small square board with a handle underneath, used to hold plaster or mortar. [Origin uncertain]