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to peck
01
(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something
02
to give a quick and light kiss
03
eat by pecking at, like a bird
04
bother persistently with trivial complaints
05
eat like a bird
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
Example
The cat would peck at its food, taking small bites at a time.
The toddler would peck at the vegetables on his plate, preferring the pasta.
To express gratitude, he pecked his friend on the cheek after receiving a thoughtful gift.
The woodpecker was busy pecking at the old wood.
The bird's beak perforated the skin of the fruit as it pecked for insects.
