Rechercher
to peck
01
picorer, donner des coups de bec
(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something
Intransitive: to peck | to peck at sth
Example
The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk.
The ducks pecked playfully at each other in the pond.
02
donner un petit bisou, faire un bisou
to give a quick and light kiss
Transitive: to peck sb
Example
As a sign of affection, they would often peck each other on the cheek.
To express gratitude, he pecked his friend on the cheek after receiving a thoughtful gift.
She bent down to peck her child on the forehead before bedtime.
03
picorer, grignoter
to eat food in a small, delicate, or unenthusiastic manner
Intransitive: to peck at food
04
pinailler, chipoter
to repeatedly complain, criticize, or find fault in a petty or annoying manner
Intransitive: to peck at sb
Peck
01
une quantité importante, un bon nombre
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
02
peck
a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches
03
mesure impériale, peck
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons
Exemple
The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk.
The ducks pecked playfully at each other in the pond.
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