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beak

/biːk/

Translations

beaknoun

beaks

/biːk/

клюв

The bird used its beak to pick up the seeds.

Птица использовала свой клюв, чтобы подобрать семена.

Additional translations

Synonyms

beakverb

beaked

Past Simple

beaked

Past Participle

beaking

Gerund

Rare; to strike or pick with the beak.

beakadjective

/biːk/

/bik/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a beak, e.g., "beak length".

Definitions

beaknoun

The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.

The eagle used its beak to tear the meat apart.

A similar structure in other animals, such as turtles or some insects.

The turtle's beak is strong enough to crack open shells.

A person's nose, especially if it is large or pointed.

He had a prominent beak that gave him a distinctive profile.

A spout or nozzle, especially of a kettle or jug.

The teapot had a delicate beak that poured smoothly.

(British slang) A magistrate or judge.

He was hauled before the beak for driving without a license.

British informal: cocaine, especially in a recreational context.

The undercover officer bought some beak from the dealer.

beakverb

To strike, pick, or pinch with the beak.

The parrot beaked the loose threads on the curtain.

beakadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a beak, especially in terms of shape or size (attributive).

Beak size can vary greatly among finch species.