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The turn of a hawk upon the wing to recover herself, when she misses her aim in the stoop.

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  1. n. The turn of a hawk upon the wing to recover herself, when she misses her aim in the stoop.
  2. The turn of a hawk upon the wing to recover herself, when she misses her aim in the stoop. [Obs.] The fierce and eager hawks, down thrilling from the skies, Make sundry canceliers are they the fowl can reach. Drayton.