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peck1
- pronunciation:
- pek
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noun |
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in the US, a unit of capacity equal to eight quarts or 8.81 liters. Used primarily for dry measure.
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(informal) a large amount, esp. of trouble; lot.
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in the UK, a unit of capacity equal to two gallons, 9.0922 liters, or 554.840 cu. in. Used primarily for dry measure.
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| definition 4: |
a container that holds a peck.
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lot |
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