1
a
: the bill of a bird
especially
: a strong short broad bill
b(1)
: the elongated sucking mouth of some insects (such as the true bugs)
(2)
: any of various rigid projecting mouth structures (as of a turtle)
c
: the human nose
2
: a pointed structure or formation:
a
: a metal-pointed beam projecting from the bow especially of an ancient galley for piercing an enemy ship
b
: the spout of a vessel
c
: a continuous slight architectural projection ending in an arris see molding illustration
d
: a process suggesting the beak of a bird
3
Examples of beak in a Sentence
the beak of a hawk
an actor with a big beak
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With beaks chock-full of vegetation, these seabirds - always somewhat clumsy-looking on land - were simply hilarious.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Other biologists had studied beak changes in the birds for decades.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
One goose, named Edes, was preening quietly; others were resting with their beaks pointed tailward, nestled into their feathers.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
When Woodpecker removed her feathers and long beak, Black-ish actress Marsai Martin appeared.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Other biologists had studied beak changes in the birds for decades.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
One goose, named Edes, was preening quietly; others were resting with their beaks pointed tailward, nestled into their feathers.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
When Woodpecker removed her feathers and long beak, Black-ish actress Marsai Martin appeared.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Beak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beak. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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beak
noun1
a
: the bill of a bird
especially
: the bill of a bird of prey adapted for striking and tearing
b
: any of various rigid mouth structures (as of a turtle) that stick out
also
: the long sucking mouth of some insects
c
: the human nose
2
: a part shaped like a beak
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