1hawk 
/ˈhɑ:k/ noun
plural hawks /ˈhɑ:k/ noun [count] 1 : a bird that kills other birds and animals for food — see color picture 2 : a person who supports war or the use of military force
▪ The hawks voted against the proposed cuts in military spending. — compare dove
▪ The hawks voted against the proposed cuts in military spending. — compare dove
watch (someone or something) like a hawk
: to watch (someone or something) very carefully
▪ The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she's afraid they're going to steal something.
▪ The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she's afraid they're going to steal something.
— hawk·ish /ˈhɑ:kɪʃ/ adjective [more hawkish; most hawkish]
▪ a hawkish politician
/ˈhɑ:kɪʃ/ adjective [more hawkish; most hawkish] ▪ a hawkish politician
