beak

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the bill of a bird or other animal, especially one that is hooked, sharp, or beaked for seizing or tearing food.

  - "The eagle's beak is sharp and powerful."
  - "The pelican uses its pouch-like beak to scoop up water and food for its young."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

honker , schnozzle , bill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beak
peak , leak , speak , break

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Variants

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beak , beaked , beakier , beakiest , beaks , beaky

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Etymology

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Old English beac, bēac; related to beon 'to be' and ece 'edge'. The beak is the edge or point of the bill.

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Trivia

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1. A beak can be flexible, allowing a bird to manipulate food in its mouth.

2. The beak of a parrot is highly colorful and can change color in some species.

3. The beak of a woodpecker is used for both pecking and climbing trees.

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Related Concepts

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1. bill: The beak is a type of bill, which is a hard, bony structure that forms the mouthparts of birds, reptiles, and some other animals.

2. beak bird: A bird that has a distinctive or unusual beak, such as a pelican, shoveler, or woodpecker.

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Culture

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In literature, the beak is often used as a symbol of power, determination, and sharpness. In art, it is a common feature of bird sculptures and paintings. In music, the term 'beak music' refers to avant-garde or experimental music that challenges traditional structures and sounds.

How to Memorize "beak"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird with its sharp beak opening and closing to catch prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beak' with the shape and function of a bird's bill.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Birds Beak Bright' to remember the definition of a beak.

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