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- pronunciation:
- pek
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pecks, pecking, pecked |
| definition 1: |
to strike, or pick up quickly with the beak.
The chickens pecked their feed. |
| definition 2: |
to make by striking with or as if with a beak.
The bird pecked a large hole in the tree for its home. |
| definition 3: |
(informal) to kiss quickly and lightly.
She pecked him on the cheek.
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| related words: |
kiss, tap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a stroke or blow with or as with a beak.
The baby cried when the bird gave her a peck on the head.- similar words:
- tap
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| definition 2: |
(informal) a quick light kiss.
Her first kiss from him was just a peck on the cheek. |
| related words: |
kiss |
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