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peck
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- pronunciation:
- pek
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pecks, pecking, pecked |
| definition 1: |
When a bird pecks something, it uses its beak to pick it up or to hit at it.
The little birds pecked the seeds on the ground. |
| definition 2: |
If you peck someone on the cheek, you give them a quick and light kiss on the cheek.
Maya pecked her brother on the cheek.
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| related words: |
kiss, tap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
If a bird gives you a peck, it hits at you with its beak in a way that feels like a tap or a small bite.
Mike tried to pick up the bird at the park, but it gave him a peck on the finger and flew away.- similar words:
- tap
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| definition 2: |
A peck is a quick, light kiss.
Katie gave her mother a peck on the cheek before leaving for school. |
| related words: |
kiss |
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