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pecks Definition and Meaning in English (pecks definition)

verb
Synonyms:tapstrikenip
Quick Answer • Definition

Pecks definition: To strike or bite something quickly with the beak, as a bird does.

Definitions of Pecks

  1. 1verb

    To strike or bite something quickly with the beak, as a bird does.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    A quick, light kiss, often given as a sign of affection.

  3. 3noun

    A quick, sharp blow, especially one delivered by a bird's beak.

Example Sentences

casual

“The chicken pecks at the corn on the ground.”

casual

“She gave him a few quick pecks on the cheek before leaving.”

casual

“The woodpecker delivered several sharp pecks to the tree trunk.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivepeck
past tensepecked
gerundpecking
agent nounpecker

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Pecks definition: To strike or bite something quickly with the beak, as a bird does.
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