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to peck
01
(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something
Intransitive: to peck | to peck at sth
Example
The chickens pecked at the scattered grains in the yard.
The parrot learned to peck at the keys of the piano.
02
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.
She bent down to peck her child on the forehead before bedtime.
03
to eat food in a small, delicate, or unenthusiastic manner
Intransitive: to peck at food
Example
She pecked at her salad, not feeling hungry after the long day.
He pecked at his breakfast, barely touching the eggs and toast.
04
to repeatedly complain, criticize, or find fault in a petty or annoying manner
Intransitive: to peck at sb
Example
She kept pecking at him about not doing the dishes.
Stop pecking at me for every little mistake; I ’m doing my best!
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
