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Meaning of "nighthawk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NIGHTHAWK

nighthawk  [ˈnaɪtˌhɔːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIGHTHAWK

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Nighthawk is a noun.
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WHAT DOES NIGHTHAWK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nighthawk

Nighthawk

A nighthawk is a nocturnal bird of the subfamily Chordeilinae, within the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. Nighthawks are medium-size with long wings, short legs, and very short bills. They usually nest on the ground. They feed on flying insects. The Least Nighthawk, at 16 centimetres and 23 grams, is the smallest of all Caprimulgiformes. Nightjars are sometimes referred to as goatsuckers from the mistaken belief that they suck milk from goats. Nighthawks have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically coloured to resemble bark or leaves. Some species perch facing along a branch, rather than across it as birds usually do. This helps to conceal them during the day. The female lays two patterned eggs directly onto bare ground. They are mostly active in the late evening and early morning or at night and feed on moths and other large flying insects. The bill opens very wide and has a slightly hooked upper tip. Nighthawks are similar in most respects to the nightjars, but have shorter bills and plumage that is less soft.

Definition of nighthawk in the English dictionary

The definition of nighthawk in the dictionary is Also called: bullbat, mosquito hawk. any American nightjar of the genus Chordeiles and related genera, having a dark plumage and, in the male, white patches on the wings and tail.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIGHTHAWK


ballhawk
ˈbɔːlˌhɔːk
dorhawk
ˈdɔːˌhɔːk
goshawk
ˈɡɒsˌhɔːk
hawk
hɔːk
Hawke
hɔːk
mohawk
ˈməʊhɔːk
mollyhawk
ˈmɒlɪˌhɔːk
newshawk
ˈnjuːzˌhɔːk
seahawk
ˈsiːˌhɔːk
sparrowhawk
ˈspærəʊˌhɔːk
tomahawk
ˈtɒməˌhɔːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIGHTHAWK

nightclubber
nightclubbing
nightdress
nighted
nightfall
nightfaring
nightfire
nightgear
nightglow
nightgown
nightie
nighties
nightingale
Nightingale ward
nightjar
nightless
nightlife
nightlike
nightlong
nightly

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIGHTHAWK

bush-hawk
chawk
Cooper´s hawk
duck hawk
eagle-hawk
fish hawk
marsh hawk
mosquito hawk
passage hawk
passager hawk
pigeon hawk
privet hawk
sparrow hawk

Synonyms and antonyms of nighthawk in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «nighthawk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIGHTHAWK

Find out the translation of nighthawk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nighthawk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nighthawk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

夜鹰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nighthawk
570 millions of speakers

English

nighthawk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नाइटहॉक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البومة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Nighthawk
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bacurau
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাত্রিচর পাখী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

engoulevent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nighthawk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachtschwärmer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

夜鷹
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나이트 호크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngapusi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nighthawk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நைட்ஹாக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Nighthawk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çobanaldatan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nottambulo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nighthawk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Nighthawk
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Nighthawk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

nighthawk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Nighthawk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Nighthawken
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nighthawk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nighthawk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGHTHAWK»

The term «nighthawk» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.428 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGHTHAWK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nighthawk

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIGHTHAWK»

Discover the use of nighthawk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nighthawk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nighthawk
Setting out to capture enemy rebels to earn her father's approval, Kari Solis finds her plans thwarted by rogue smuggler Talon, who takes her hostage but joins forces with her when they are threatened by a common enemy. Original.
Kristen Kyle, 1997
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Nighthawk
Conard County "Conard County is a wonderful place to visit." —New York Times Bestselling Author Heather Graham Pozzessere HE WAS HER ONLY HOPE Esther Jackson needed Craig Nighthawk's protection.
Rachel Lee, 2011
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Nighthawk
Wisp, a nighthawk who cannot read stars, sets out on a forbidden journey from the Amazon to the Arctic, the longest and most treacherous migration route on Earth.
Jamie Bastedo, 2012
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Ghost of Nighthawk
When they find themselves trapped in the Nighthawk Mine, they learn the shocking truth about the treasure and the Ghost of Nighthawk. Can they escape in time?
Calamity Jan, 2002
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Hostage on the Nighthawk: Governor William Penn
While held hostage on a pirate ship in 1700, thirteen-year-old Theo escapes with his sister and enlists the help of William Penn to rescue their mother.
Dave Jackson, 2000
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Nighthawk & The Return of Luke McGuire: Nighthawk\The Return ...
Nighthawk by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Lee Esther Jackson needed Craig Nighthawk's protection—the father she'd helped put away for murder was now seeking her out.
Rachel Lee, Justine Davis, 2011
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Memories of Megan (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Nighthawk Island ...
Cole Hunter had no memory of who he was or where he came from.
Rita Herron, 2011
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In the Flesh (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Nighthawk Island - ...
Detective Cortez drove hard to close an open case.
Rita Herron, 2012
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Nighthawk's Child (Mills & Boon M&B) (Montana Mavericks - ...
He loved her, God help him, and his gut knotted atthe thought oflosingher, butthere was apart ofhim that hated whatshe was doing toGavin Nighthawk. Another man might have turned her in inaheartbeat, buthe justcouldn't bring himself to do ...
Linda Turner, 2014
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Undercover Avenger (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Nighthawk Island ...
After surviving a near-fatal accident, undercover agent Eric Caldwell wanted revenge.
Rita Herron, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIGHTHAWK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nighthawk is used in the context of the following news items.
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UKB hosts youth stickball tournament
The Nighthawk Juniors placed first by beating the Warriors by a score of 2-0; Warriors placed second by beating the NDN Outlaws by the score ... «Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Jul 15»
2
Netgear, Inc. Stock Soars on Retail Strength
... initial launch in the first quarter of this year -- as well as strong demand for its premium line of high-margin Nighthawk routers and gateways. «Fox Business, Jul 15»
3
'Destiny' Xur location: Where is Xur this July 24-26 weekend?
... Light helmet under the Titan Armor, the Celestial Nighthawk helmet from the Hunter Armor, the Sunbreakers gauntlet from the Warlock Armor, ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
4
Former TU soccer star signs with Reading FC
Former Nighthawk Rowan Liburd has signed a two year deal with Reading FC of England's Football League Championship. Liburd scored 44 ... «WALB-TV, Jul 15»
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Boyden Hull Rock Valley Finishes State Tournament With a win
nighthawk logo Fort Dodge Iowa — The Nighthawks scored five runs in the first two innings and then held Crestwood scorless for a 5-0 shutout ... «KIWARadio.com, Jul 15»
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Emergency dispatches
7:49 a.m. — Marion ambulance and firefighters and Hillsboro rescue squad responded to a rollover accident at Nighthawk Rd. north of US-50. «Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Nighthawk AC1900 Review
Earlier this year we reviewed the Nighthawk X6 Smart WiFi router and it was an amazing device that still stands as one of the best options on ... «The Slanted, Jul 15»
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Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Extender review
To call the Nighthawk AC1900 Extender (model number EX7000) highly specified would be an understatement. For a start, it supports the ... «Alphr, Jul 15»
9
Covanta partners with New Jersey Audubon to restore bird nesting …
The first phase of the project involved installing nests for the Common Nighthawk at Covanta Essex in Newark, New Jersey and Covanta ... «Renewable Energy from Waste, Jul 15»
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BASEBALL: Brewers release Garfield (Murrieta Valley)
... minor league catcher Cameron Garfield (Murrieta Valley) on Friday, ending a disappointing six-year tenure for the former Nighthawk. «Press-Enterprise, Jul 15»

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