beak

UK
/biːk/
US
/biːk/

Переводы

beakсуществительное
beaks
множ.
UK
/biːk/
US
/biːk/
The bird used its beak to pick up the seeds.
Птица использовала свой клюв, чтобы подобрать семена.
Дополнительные переводы
beakглагол
beaked
Прошедшее простое время
beaked
Причастие прошедшего времени
beaking
Герундий
Rare; to strike or pick with the beak.
beakприлагательное
UK
/biːk/
US
/bik/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a beak, e.g., "beak length".

Определения

beakсуществительное
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.
beakглагол
To strike, pick, or pinch with the beak.
The parrot beaked the loose threads on the curtain.
beakприлагательное
Relating to or characteristic of a beak, especially in terms of shape or size (attributive).
Beak size can vary greatly among finch species.