seahawk

/ˈsiːhɔːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a large seabird with a hooked beak and a loud, mournful cry, typically brown or gray with a white belly

“The seahawk soared over the ocean, its cries echoing through the mist.”

2. noun

a team in the National Football League, based in Seattle, Washington, and known for their distinctive bird logo

“The Seahawks are playing the 49ers at home this weekend.”

Synonyms

  • bird of prey
  • sea bird