<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of numerous birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, having a short, hooked beak, broad wings, and curved talons;</li><li>any of several similar, unrelated birds, as the nighthawk;</li><li>a person who preys on others, as a con artist;</li><li>a person, especially one in public office, who advocates war or a belligerent national attitude;</li><li>a person who pursues an aggressive policy in business, government, etc.;</li><li>an official or advisor who advocates relatively high interest rates or other monetary policies aimed at keeping inflation low.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to fly, or hunt on the wing, like a hawk;</li><li>to hunt with hawks.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>