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hawk2

Syllabification: (hawk)

Pronunciation: /hôk/

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Definition of hawk

verb

[with object]

carry around and offer (goods) for sale, typically advertising them by shouting:street traders were hawking costume jewelry

Origin:

late 15th century: back-formation from hawker¹

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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