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Hawkeye

[ hawk-ahy ]

/ ˈhɔkˌaɪ /

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noun, plural Hawk·eyes.

a native or inhabitant of Iowa (used as a nickname).

Definition for hawkeye (2 of 2)

hawk's-eye

[ hawks-ahy ]

/ ˈhɔksˌaɪ /

noun

a dark-blue chatoyant quartz formed by the silicification of crocidolite, used for ornamental purposes. Compare tiger's-eye(def 1).

Origin of hawk's-eye

First recorded in 1675–85

Example sentences from the Web for hawkeye

For many Republicans presidential hopefuls, the road to the nomination passes through the Hawkeye State.

Can This Republican Bring the GOP Back to Its Senses on Immigration? |Tim Mak |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The announcement comes as pro-Warren activists are holding their first major event in the Hawkeye State on Wednesday night.

Elizabeth Warren 2016 Gets First Check From Liberals |Ben Jacobs |December 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The group included insurance executives and brokers, real estate developers, and former Hawkeye State legislators.

Will Chris Christie Bow to Iowa’s Pork Kings? |Olivia Nuzzi |November 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Ernst won her race for Montgomery County auditor, a deceptively powerful position in local Hawkeye State politics, in 2005.

In 2005, ‘Iowa Nice’ Ernst Helped to Oust Veterans From Local Board After They Opposed Her Candidacy |Ben Jacobs |October 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

For now, neither Warren nor Clinton are campaigning with long-shot Democrats in the Hawkeye State.

2016 Dark Horse Martin O'Malley Is Boosting Iowa Democrats (and Himself) |Ben Jacobs |September 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Notwithstanding the high resolution of Hawkeye he fully comprehended all the difficulties and danger he was about to incur.

The Last of the Mohicans |James Fenimore Cooper
After proceeding a few miles, the progress of Hawkeye, who led the advance, became more deliberate and watchful.

The Last of the Mohicans |James Fenimore Cooper
But the youthful Uncas continued a silent and respectful listener, until Hawkeye, in complaisance, demanded his opinion.

The Last of the Mohicans |James Fenimore Cooper
When he ventured to utter this impression to his companion, it was met by Hawkeye with an incredulous shake of the head.

The Last of the Mohicans |James Fenimore Cooper
The heavens were still studded with stars, when Hawkeye came to arouse the sleepers.

The Last of the Mohicans |James Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for hawkeye

hawk's-eye

noun

a dark blue variety of the mineral crocidolite: a semiprecious gemstone