hawks

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a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food

a person who strongly supports the use of force in political relationships rather than discussion or other more peaceful solutions

to sell goods informally in public places:

On every street corner there were traders hawking their wares.

a type of large bird that catches small birds and animals for food

to sell goods in public places by calling out to people:

She was hawking flowers at the parking lot exit.

someone who believes that the government should take strong action in controlling the national budget, inflation, etc.:

The hawks on the committee are worried that 6 per cent growth could trigger inflation.

a budget/deficit/inflation hawk

to sell goods in the street or a public place:

Street vendors hawk tea, watches, T-shirts, chickens, and just about everything else.

Most major businesses hawk their wares on the Net.

to try to interest a person or company in a product, idea, etc.:

hawk sth around to sb/sth He has written a guide to finances which he plans to hawk around to all the major publishers.