Goshawk

Word GOSHAWK
Character 7
Hyphenation gos hawk
Pronunciations /ˈɡɑshɑk/

Definitions and meanings of "Goshawk"

What do we mean by goshawk?

Any of several large, powerful accipiters, especially the northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), having broad rounded wings and a long tail. noun

A large noble hawk, Astur palumbarius, of the subfamily Accipitrinæ and family Falconidæ; the goose-hawk. noun

Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white. noun

Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus, Accipiter. noun

Large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry noun

Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

The act of taking something that does not rightfully belong to you, often in a sudden, unsuspecting manner. Urban Dictionary

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The word "goshawk" in example sentences

I've heard falconers say that a goshawk is like a loaded gun: you know it will go off but you don't know when. ❋ Paul Evans (2010)

Well back from today's walk and no goshawk, which is good. ❋ Lauri (2009)

And a goshawk is the fiercest of all the hawks there are. ❋ Arthur Scott Bailey (1913)

The goshawk is a royal fowl, and is armed more with boldness than with claws, and as much as kind taketh from her in quantity of body, it rewardeth her with boldness of heart. ❋ Robert Steele (1902)

Wire cutters were used to take the five-year-old male goshawk, which is grey on top and a cream speckled colour underneath, from a weathering, where it is kept for breeding purposes, between 9pm on Wednesday, March 4, and 7am on Thursday, March 5. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"You are right," replied Sumichrast; "it is the Cayenne goshawk, which is characterized by having a head covered with ash-colored feathers, by ❋ Lucien Biart (1863)

Just saw either Denny or Furzey on the goshawk nest who came into site noisily from off-camera and picked at the nest a bit. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For no particular reason I glanced upward and there, gliding low over the trees, was a goshawk. ❋ Paul Evans (2010)

Just as the goshawk disappeared over the trees, it seemed to be followed by a red kite. ❋ Paul Evans (2010)

I would miss the birds: a pair of furious peregrine falcons, a northern goshawk with a nest at the top of a deformed spruce leaning over the water, the three crow pals that worked the rockweed at low tide eviscerating sea urchins, then picked ripe berries on the hillside for dessert. ❋ Annie Proulx (2011)

Nancy learned this firsthand with a goshawk who belonged to her husband, Jim, from whom she learned falconry when she was his apprentice. ❋ Sy Montgomery (2010)

This is a stance that could protect me in case I ever fly a goshawk. ❋ Sy Montgomery (2010)

Arriving late, he asked if she would feed his new goshawk while he showered and dressed. ❋ Sy Montgomery (2010)

“A goshawk will watch a rabbit go down a hole and just sit there,” Nancy said. ❋ Sy Montgomery (2010)

At one time, the type of falcon an Englishman was allowed to own marked his rank: a king carried the gyrfalcon; an earl, the peregrine; a yeoman, the goshawk; the priest, the sparrow hawk; and a servant, the kestrel. ❋ Sy Montgomery (2010)

Though most species are far less aggressive than the goshawk, all of them can be unpredictable and dangerous. ❋ Sy Montgomery (2010)

Dude, I can't believe Styles just goshawked a case of beer from that party! Did you see that [touchdown] pass at the last second? The [Buckeyes] goshawked that victory from the [Wolverines]! Dude, I offered her a pair of shorts and she was talking about giving me a blowjob until you came around and goshawked the bitch from me! ❋ Guidi & Hoss (2007)

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