Beak

/biːk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The eagle's beak is sharp and powerful, allowing it to catch prey effectively.

A similar structure in other animals, such as a turtle or certain insects.

The tortoise used its beak to eat the tough leaves.

A tool resembling a bird's beak, used for a specific purpose.

The blacksmith used a beak to shape the metal during the forging process.

Middle English 'beak' from Old English 'beaca', likely of imitative origin.

to beak up

To interrupt or interject in a conversation.

beak out

To emerge or grow protruding.

beak at someone

To criticize or complain about someone.

bill

The projecting mouthpart of a bird, similar to a beak.

muzzle

The projection of the lower face of a dog or other animal that includes the nose and mouth.

A large nose.

He really has a beak on him.

A distinctive or prominent facial feature.

She was known for her beak, which always made her friends laugh.