Peck
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British pronunciation/pˈɛk/
American pronunciation/ˈpɛk/

Definition & Meaning of "peck"

to peck
01

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

Intransitive: to peck | to peck at sth
to peck definition and meaning
02

to give a quick and light kiss

Transitive: to peck sb
to peck definition and meaning
03

to eat food in a small, delicate, or unenthusiastic manner

Intransitive: to peck at food
04

to repeatedly complain, criticize, or find fault in a petty or annoying manner

Intransitive: to peck at sb
Peck
01

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

02

a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

03

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

peck

v

pecker

n

pecker

n
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Example
The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk.
The ducks pecked playfully at each other in the pond.
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.
The bird's beak perforated the skin of the fruit as it pecked for insects.
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