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n. A large powerful hawk (Accipiter gentilis) having broad rounded wings, a long tail, and gray or brownish plumage.

n. Any of several similar or related hawks.

n. Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus, Accipiter.

n. Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.

n. A large noble hawk, Astur palumbarius, of the subfamily Accipitrinæ and family Falconidæ; the goose-hawk.

n. large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry

"I've heard falconers say that a goshawk is like a loaded gun: you know it will go off but you don't know when."

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