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Peck

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Meanings of Peck

Verb

  • To hit or poke with a bird's beak.
  • To make a small hole by poking.
  • To poke or dig with something sharp.
  • To pick up or eat with a beak.
  • To do something little by little.
  • To type by looking for each key one at a time.
  • To type in general.
  • To give a quick kiss.

Noun

  • A quick hit with a bird's beak.
  • A small kiss.

Explanation of the word: Peck

Peck is what birds do when they use their beaks to pick at things. For example, a bird might peck at seeds on the ground.

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Translations for the word: Peck

hindi
चोंच

chonch

चोंच मारना

chonch maarna

कौआ चोंच

kauaa chonch

   

Sample Sentences

  • The duck pecks at the bread crumbs.
  • A bird pecks to find insects.
  • We watched the woodpecker peck the tree.
  • The hen pecks in the dirt for worms.
  • I saw a parrot pecking at a toy.

Mini Blog for the word: Peck

Pip's Adventure

In a sunny little garden, a curious bird named Pip loved to peck at everything!

One day, Pip pecked at a shiny red apple. “Yum!” he chirped, but the apple rolled away!

Pip chased it, pecking at the grass and flowers along the way. “What a fun adventure!” he thought.

He met a friendly butterfly who said, “Why not peck at the clouds instead?

Pip laughed and flapped his wings. “I’ll peck at the sky tomorrow!

And so, Pip learned that pecking can lead to exciting surprises! What will you peck at today?

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Peck

What does 'peck' mean?
The word 'peck' means to strike or hit something lightly with a beak, like how a bird eats.
How do you pronounce 'peck'?
You pronounce 'peck' like 'pek', it rhymes with 'deck'.
What is the origin of the word 'peck'?
The word 'peck' comes from an old English word that means to strike or to make a small hole.
What is the meaning of 'peck' in Hindi?
The word 'peck' in Hindi is 'चोंच मारना' (Chonch Maarna).

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Peck

Fact: A peck is a way birds eat! They use their beaks to peck at food, just like how we use our hands.
Proverb: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (It means it's better to have something you know you can keep than to risk it for more.)
Quote: "The early bird catches the worm." - William Camden