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peck2
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- pronunciation:
- pek
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
pecks, pecking, pecked |
| definition 1: |
to strike, nip, or pick up with the beak.
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| definition 2: |
to make (a hole or indentation) by striking with or as if with a beak.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) to kiss quickly and lightly.
She pecked me on the cheek.
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| related words: |
kiss, tap |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to strike or strike at something with or as with a beak.
- similar words:
- tap
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| definition 2: |
to eat in small bits, or reluctantly.
She pecked at the dessert.- similar words:
- nibble
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a stroke, nip, or blow with or as with a beak.
- similar words:
- tap
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| definition 2: |
(informal) a quick light kiss.
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| related words: |
kiss |
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