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hawkins

/ˈhɔː.kɪnz/

Tradução: Nome próprio, sobrenome associado a personalidades conhecidas, incluindo um corsário inglês envolvido no tráfico de escravos e na construção naval que ajudou a derrotar a Invencível Armada, bem como um saxofonista de jazz dos EUA.

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noun

/ˈhɔː.kɪnz/C1formal
  • ptNome próprio, sobrenome associado a personalidades conhecidas, incluindo um corsário inglês envolvido no tráfico de escravos e na construção naval que ajudou a derrotar a Invencível Armada, bem como um saxofonista de jazz dos EUA.

A proper noun referring to a surname associated with notable individuals, including an English privateer involved in the slave trade and shipbuilding that helped defeat the Spanish Armada, as well as a United States jazz saxophonist.

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  1. English privateer and naval commanderC1formalbritish

    An English privateer, slave trader, and naval administrator who helped build the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588.

    ptCorsário e comandante naval inglês

    • Sir John Hawkins was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan navy.
    • Hawkins played a key role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
    • His involvement in the slave trade remains a controversial part of his legacy.
  2. American jazz saxophonistB2formalamerican

    A highly influential American jazz tenor saxophonist, known for his rich tone and improvisational skill.

    ptSaxofonista de jazz americano

    • Coleman Hawkins was a pioneer of the jazz saxophone.
    • His recording of 'Body and Soul' is a jazz classic.
    • Hawkins' style influenced generations of saxophonists.

    Sinônimosbeanhawk

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  • hawkins's possessive singular form