unhawked

/ˈʌnˈhɔkt/

Definitions

1. verb

past participle of unhawk, to remove or remove the feathers or plumage of a hawk or other bird of prey

“The taxidermist carefully unhawked the bird before stuffing it.”

2. adjective

not having or showing the characteristics of a hawk; having lost or been deprived of its feathers or plumage

“The unhawked bird struggled to fly after being attacked by a predator.”

Synonyms

  • featherless
  • plucked

Antonyms

  • feathered
  • plumed