beak

UK
/biːk/
US
/biːk/
beaknoun
beaks
pl
UK
/biːk/
US
/biːk/
Translations
The bird used its beak to pick up the seeds.
Птица использовала свой клюв, чтобы подобрать семена.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
beaked
Past Simple
beaked
Past Participle
beaking
Gerund
Rare; to strike or pick with the beak.
Definitions
To strike, pick, or pinch with the beak.
The parrot beaked the loose threads on the curtain.
beakadjective
UK
/biːk/
US
/bik/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a beak, e.g., "beak length".
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a beak, especially in terms of shape or size (attributive).
Beak size can vary greatly among finch species.