peck


Definition: Meaning of, peck in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɛk /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
peck pecked pecked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
pecking pecks
  1. [intransitive and transitive] if a bird pecks something or pecks at something, it makes quick repeated movements with its beak to try to eat part of it, make a hole in it etc
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  2. peck somebody on the cheek/forehead etc to kiss someone quickly and lightly
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Singular Plural
peck pecks
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  1. a quick light kiss
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  2. an action in which a bird pecks someone or something with its beak
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peck used in phrases

  • hen-peck (verb)
    1. bother persistently with trivial complaints
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peck used in phrasal verbs

  • peck at (phrasal verb)
    1. peck at something to eat only a small amount of a meal, without much interest
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