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Definition of Beak
1. Verb. Hit lightly with a picking motion.
2. Noun. Beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles).
3. Noun. Horny projecting mouth of a bird.
Group relationships: Bird
Specialized synonyms: Cere
Generic synonyms: Mouth
Derivative terms: Peck, Peck
4. Noun. A beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures.
5. Noun. Informal terms for the nose.
Generic synonyms: Nose, Olfactory Organ
Geographical relationships: America, The States, U.s., U.s.a., United States, United States Of America, Us, Usa
Definition of Beak
1. n. The bill or nib of a bird, consisting of a horny sheath, covering the jaws. The form varies much according to the food and habits of the bird, and is largely used in the classification of birds.
Definition of Beak
1. Noun. A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming and for eating food. ¹
2. Noun. A similar structure forming the jaws of an octopus. ¹
3. Noun. (nautical) The metal point fixed on the bows of a war galley, used as a ram. ¹
4. Noun. (slang) A justice of the peace, magistrate, headmaster or other person of authority. ¹
5. Noun. (slang) The human nose, especially one that is large and pointed. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) strike with the beak. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) seize with the beak. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Beak
1. a bird's bill [n -S] : BEAKED, BEAKLESS, BEAKLIKE [adj]
Medical Definition of Beak
1. A prominent terminal projection, especially of a carpel or fruit. (09 Oct 1997)