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Meaning of "sparrowhawk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPARROWHAWK

sparrowhawk  [ˈspærəʊˌhɔːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPARROWHAWK

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Sparrowhawk is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SPARROWHAWK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk may refer to several species of small hawk in the genus Accipiter. The American Kestrel, a North American falcon species, is also commonly referred to as a Sparrowhawk. Hawk species include: ▪ Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk, A. castanilius ▪ Collared Sparrowhawk, A. cirrocephalus ▪ Eurasian Sparrowhawk, A. nisus ▪ Chinese Sparrowhawk, A. soloensis ▪ Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk, A. trinotatus ▪ Japanese Sparrowhawk, A. gularis ▪ Levant Sparrowhawk, A. brevipes ▪ Little Sparrowhawk, A. minullus ▪ Madagascar Sparrowhawk, A. madagascariensis ▪ New Britain Sparrowhawk, A. brachyurus ▪ Nicobar Sparrowhawk, A. butleri ▪ Ovampo Sparrowhawk, A. ovampensis ▪ Black Sparrowhawk, A. melanoleucus ▪ Red-thighed Sparrowhawk, A. erythropus ▪ Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk, A. rufiventris ▪ Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk, A. erythrauchen ▪ Slaty-mantled Sparrowhawk, A. luteoschistaceus ▪ Dwarf Sparrowhawk, A. nanus ▪ Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk, A. rhodogaster ▪ Frances's Sparrowhawk, A.

Definition of sparrowhawk in the English dictionary

The definition of sparrowhawk in the dictionary is any of several small hawks, esp Accipiter nisus, of Eurasia and N Africa that prey on smaller birds.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPARROWHAWK


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPARROWHAWK

sparlike
sparling
sparoid
sparred
sparrer
sparring
sparring match
sparring partner
sparrow
sparrow hawk
sparrow-like
sparrowfart
sparrowgrass
sparry
sparse
sparsedly
sparsely
sparseness
sparsity
spart

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPARROWHAWK

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 sparrowhawk in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «sparrowhawk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPARROWHAWK

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

Translator English - Chinese

松雀鹰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gavilán
570 millions of speakers

English

sparrowhawk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sparrowhawk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ميسان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перепелятник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gavião
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাজপাখিবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épervier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sparrowhawk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sperber
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハイタカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

sparrowhawk
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sparrowhawk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Sparrowhawk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sparrowhawk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पाररोहाक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sparrowhawk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sparviero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Krogulec
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перепелятник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sparrowhawk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sparrowhawk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sperwer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sparvhök
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sparrowhawk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sparrowhawk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPARROWHAWK»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPARROWHAWK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPARROWHAWK»

Discover the use of sparrowhawk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sparrowhawk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Wizard of Earthsea
A boy grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world as an apprentice to the Master Wizard.
Ursula K. Le Guin, 2012
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The Sparrowhawk
Dr Newton is now a senior ornithologist with the Natural Environment Research Council and the book draws on his wide knowledge of the Sparrowhawk, as well as that of other workers in Britain and abroad, to give a detailed account of all ...
Ian Newton, 2010
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Sparrowhawk--Hugh Kenrick: A Novel
Follows the life of high-spirited and independent Hugh Kenrick, as he struggles with the constraints of his aristocratic ancestry, and ultimately jeapordizes his own safety when he joins a secret society of freethinkers.
Edward Cline, 2002
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Sparrowhawk
Thomas A. Easton. that suggested, she supposed, resigned confusion. "But why bother? Andy loves it. " "Yeah!" She nodded. "I'd like strange birds to hang around long enough for me to see them." He sighed. Yes, that was why they had  ...
Thomas A. Easton, 1990
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Grass
Grass is the incredible story of Phil Sparrowhawk, a working-class boy with gambling in his blood.
Phil Sparrowhawk, Martin King, Martin Knight, 2012
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A Sparrowhawk's Lament: How British Breeding Birds of Prey ...
Before starting on our quest, Bruce asked me about the incident that had sparked my interest in the Sparrowhawk. i told him that my Damascene moment with a Sparrowhawk was not on the road to Damascus but on the road to Docking in ...
David Cobham, 2014
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Sasol Southern African Birds: A Photographic Guide
Males are grey on the back and crown with narrow, russet bars on the chest and belly; the tail shows two white spots, as does that of the Little Sparrowhawk (see page 58). Both sexes have a yellow eye and a grey cere but immatures, which ...
Ian Sinclair, Ian Hugh Davidson, 1995
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The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa
The melanistic Ovambo Sparrowhawk is extremely rare but the melanistic Gabar Goshawk can comprise up to 15 per cent of the population in some regions. Key identification features Key identification features include the pattern on the upper  ...
Ian Sinclair, P. A. R. Hockey, 2005
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Garden Bird Behaviour
The Sparrowhawk, however, is very good at following its victims with its long legs. below: This Sparrowhawk has caught a Blackbird It was probably by a surprise attack that left the small bird no time to escape. The Sparrowhawk's technique is ...
Robert Burton, 2006
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
SPARROWHAWK Accipiter nisus Plate 26, 31 Du - Sperwer Fr-Epervierd'Europe Ge - Sperber Sw - Sparvhok Identification: II -l6" (27-4lcm). Female much larger than male, which is smaller than Kestrel hut both sexes show rather short, broad,  ...
Roger Tory Peterson, Guy Mountfort, P. A. D. Hollum, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPARROWHAWK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sparrowhawk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Connor Sparrowhawk Laughing Boy film is launched today
EMOTIONAL, powerful and “a celebration of a remarkable young man” were some of the words used to describe the Connor Sparrowhawk film launched today. «Oxford Mail, Jul 15»
2
Family footage film will reveal the real Connor Sparrowhawk
A NEW film about Connor Sparrowhawk aims to show the world the real Connor – not just “the dead disabled boy” in the media. Oxford film producer Sam ... «Oxford Mail, Jun 15»
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#JusticeforLB: campaign to improve care for people with learning …
Connor Sparrowhawk, also known as Laughing Boy (LB), was an 18-year-old with autism and epilepsy who loved red London buses. In 2013 he was admitted ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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Minister announces consultation on new rights for disabled people …
... a Government consultation into possible changes to laws – was the result of the “scandalous death” of 18-year-old Connor Sparrowhawk in July 2013. «Oxford Mail, Mar 15»
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SparrowHawk-PowerOne Industrial Announce Acquisition of $57 …
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwired - Feb 24, 2015) - SparrowHawk Holdings-PowerOne LP is pleased to announce the acquisition of a three building, 1.33 million ... «Marketwired, Feb 15»
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SparrowHawk-PowerOne Industrial Announce Acquisition of $US57 …
SparrowHawk Holdings - PowerOne LP is pleased to announce the acquisition of a three building 1.33 million square foot portfolio in North Carolina from an ... «Marketwired, Feb 15»
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Sparrowhawk gets staff in a flap after flying into a warehouse and …
A sparrowhawk has got staff in a flap after flying into a warehouse and getting trapped in the roof. Workers at the Real Stone and Tile showroom and warehouse ... «Manchester Evening News, Feb 15»
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Watch the moment this Sparrowhawk captures his wanted prey in …
A second later he saw a large female Sparrowhawk land on the grass with a ... “When a dog I'm looking after joined me at my window, the Sparrowhawk flew off ... «Royston Crow, Jan 15»
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Sparrowhawk and barn owls released into freezing weather by …
The facility houses hedgehogs, pigeons, an eider duck, sparrow hawk and barn owls. All have been accounted for except for one sparrow hawk and two barn ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»
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String sparrowhawk tests birds' stress levels
A sparrowhawk on a string has a key role. BBC Scotland's environment correspondent David Miller travelled to the shores of Loch Lomond to find out more ... «BBC News, Dec 14»

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