Definitions

1. noun

A sea turtle of the genus Eretmochelys, characterized by a distinctive helmet-shaped shell.

“The hawksbill sea turtle is listed as critically endangered due to habitat loss and overfishing.”

2. noun

A bill or blade of a sword with a curved or hooked shape, similar to the beak of a hawk.

“The hawksbill on the medieval sword was used for cutting and slashing.”