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TOEFL BNC: 12244 COCA: 14442

peck

1 peck /ˈpɛk/ verb
pecks; pecked; pecking
1 peck
/ˈpɛk/
verb
pecks; pecked; pecking
Learner's definition of PECK
of a bird
: to strike sharply at something with the beak
[no object]
+ at
[+ object]
[+ object] : to make (something) by pecking with the beak啄出;啄成
[+ object] : to kiss (someone) lightly and quickly匆匆地轻吻

peck at

[phrasal verb]
peck at (something)
: to take small bites of (food)浅尝几口
see also hunt-and-peck
2 peck /ˈpɛk/ noun
plural pecks
2 peck
/ˈpɛk/
noun
plural pecks
Learner's definition of PECK
[count]
: the act of pecking something : a quick, sharp strike with the beak
informal : a quick kiss匆匆一吻
compare 3peck
3 peck noun
plural pecks
3 peck
noun
plural pecks
Learner's definition of PECK
[count]
: a unit for measuring an amount of fruit, vegetables, or grain that is equal to about 8.8 liters in the U.S. and about 9.1 liters in the U.K.配克(水果、蔬菜、谷物干量单位,1配克约合美制8.8升,英制9.1升)
compare 2peck
TOEFL BNC: 12244 COCA: 14442

peck

1 of 3

noun (1)

1
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₄ bushel see Weights and Measures Table
2
: a large quantity or number

peck

2 of 3

verb

pecked; pecking; pecks

transitive verb

1
a
: to strike or pierce especially repeatedly with the bill or a pointed tool
b
: to make by pecking
peck a hole
2
: to pick up with the bill

intransitive verb

1
a
: to strike, pierce, or pick up something with or as if with the bill
b
: carp, nag
2
: to eat reluctantly and in small bites
peck at food

peck

3 of 3

noun (2)

1
: an impression or hole made by pecking
2
: a quick sharp stroke
3
: a quick light kiss
a peck on the cheek

Example Sentences

Verb The hen pecked my finger. The woodpecker pecked a hole in the tree. He pecked his wife on the cheek as he headed out the door.

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English pek, from Anglo-French

Verb

Middle English, perhaps from Middle Low German pekken

First Known Use

Noun (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

circa 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peck was in the 13th century
TOEFL BNC: 12244 COCA: 14442

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