Hawks meaning : A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle. Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game. To hunt with a hawk. To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk. A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard. To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle. A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat. To cough up something from one's throat. To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.