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hawklike

/ˈhɔːk.laɪk/
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1

Resembling a hawk in physical appearance, especially in having a sharp, hooked nose or prominent, angular facial features.

Example

"The portrait captured the elderly statesman's hawklike profile and piercing eyes."


2

Characteristic of a hawk in behavior or perception, especially in being keenly observant, vigilant, or predatory.

Example

"The editor reviewed every manuscript with hawklike attention to detail, catching even the smallest typographical errors."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hawklike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hawklike
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