Definitions

1. noun

A curved or hooked knife, especially one originating from the Philippines, traditionally used for skinning and cleaning fish.

“The fisherman used a hawkbill to cut through the tough scales of the shark.”

2. noun

A type of tropical sea snake (Laticauda spp.) that has a distinctive hawkbill-shaped snout.

“The hawkbill sea snake’s venom is highly toxic and can cause severe pain.”