beak

/bi:k/
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beak

A small bird uses its beak to pick up a seed from the ground.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The hard, pointed, projecting mouthpart of a bird: A bird's beak is used for eating, grooming, manipulating objects, and sometimes fighting.
    • A similar projecting mouthpart in other animals: For example, the hard, pointed mouth of a turtle, squid, or octopus.
    • A pointed, often curved, projecting part: This can refer to the spout of a pitcher, the tapered tip of certain plant structures, or the projecting front part of an object.
    • Informal term for the human nose: A humorous or slightly derogatory term for a person's nose, especially if it is large or hooked.
    • Slang for a person in authority: Particularly a judge, schoolmaster, or headmaster.

  2. Verb:

    • To hit or strike lightly with a beak or a similar pointed object: This action is often quick and sharp.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The parrot used its strong beak to crack the nut.
    • The turtle's beak is sharp and can deliver a painful bite.
    • He has a prominent beak. (Informal, referring to his nose.)
    • The beak sentenced him to community service. (Slang, referring to a judge.)

  • Verb:

    • The bird beaked at the seed.
    • He beaked me lightly on the arm to get my attention.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be beaked": To have a beak or a beak-like shape.
    • The ancient vessel was beaked, designed to ram other ships.
Variants and Related Words
  • Beaked (adj): Having a beak or a beak-like projection.
    • The beaked whale is named for its distinctive snout.
  • Beaky (adj): Resembling or having a prominent beak, often used to describe a person's nose.
    • He had a thin, beaky nose.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Bill (for birds), nib, mandible, proboscis (for insects or the nose), snout, nose (informal).
  • Verb: Peck, nip, poke.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form standard phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "Beak to beak": In direct confrontation or close proximity, like two birds facing each other.
    • The two rival politicians stood beak to beak during the debate.
  • "To one's beak" (British slang, archaic): To be drunk.
    • After the party, he was well to his beak.
beak

A small bird uses its beak to pick up a seed from the ground.

Noun
  1. informal terms for the nose
  2. a beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures
  3. horny projecting mouth of a bird
  4. beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
Verb
  1. hit lightly with a picking motion

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