Hawks

American  

[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

1. Howard (Winchester), 1896–1977, U.S. film director.

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Hawks British  

/ hɔːks /

noun

1. Howard ( Winchester ). 1896–1977, US film director. His films include Sergeant York (1941) and The Big Sleep (1946)

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Example Sentences

Iran doves, Iran hawks, Israelis, Qataris, Russians, Chinese, Europeans, Turks—operators are standing by to take your call.

From The Wall Street Journal

The suspensions begin Wednesday, when the Pistons play the Raptors in Toronto and the Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times

Devin Wright, Redondo Union: The son of former 12-year NBA player Dorell Wright has come on strong with big games against quality opponents, signaling the Sea Hawks have a third option to join SJ Madison and Chace Holley.

From Los Angeles Times

In response, interventionist hawks hit back with parody songs like “I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Coward,” according to James Sullivan’s book “Which Side Are You On?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Even though the Sea Hawks cruised to their Bay League championship with few challenges, they played a competitive nonleague schedule with two wins over Crestview League champion Crean Lutheran, the No. 1 seed in Division 1, and wins over Arizona power Phoenix Sunnyslope, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Crespi and Damien.

From Los Angeles Times