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Definition of beaked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalTECH. having a beak or beak-like structureTECH.
- The beaked turtle swam gracefully.
2.
projectionTECH. having a pointed or projecting partTECH.
- The beaked edge of the tool was sharp.
Expressions with beaked
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having a beak of limited length
The short-beaked bird pecked at the seeds.
marine fish in genus Gonorynchus with a long thin body and snout
The beaked salmon swims near the shoreline.
marine whale from the family Ziphiidae known for deep diving
The beaked whale can dive deeper than most other whales.
Origin of beaked
English, beak (bird's bill) + -ed (having)
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paleontology
dinosaur with horns and a beaked skull
marine
large beaked whale found in North Atlantic waters
marine life
short-beaked common dolphin
Examples of beaked in a sentence
We observed a beaked bird in the forest. The beaked nose of the plane was distinctive. The sculpture had a beaked protrusion.
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- French:à bec, pointu, ...
- German:schnabelartig, spitz, ...
- Italian:beccuto, appuntito, ...
- Spanish:picudo, afilado, ...
- Portuguese:bicudo, pontiagudo, ...
- Chinese:喙状的, 有尖端的, ...
- Japanese:くちばしのある, 尖った, ...
- Arabic:مِنْقَارِي, مُدَبَّب, ...
- Hebrew:בְּעַל מַקּוֹר, מְחוּדָּד, ...
- Russian:клювистый, клювовидный, ...
- Ukrainian:з дзьобом, загострений, ...
- Hindi:चोंचदार, नुकीला, ...
Definition of beak - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalrigid structure on a bird's face for eating and grooming
- The parrot used its beak to crack the nut.
2.
slang for noseUK person's nose, especially if large or prominentUK
- He broke his beak during the soccer match.
3.
insect anatomyTECH. long projecting sucking mouth of some insectsTECH.
- The mosquito's beak is used to suck blood.
4.
plant structureTECH. pointed plant tip shaped like a bird's billTECH.
- The fruit had a small beak at its tip.
5.
shell anatomyTECH. upper part of a bivalve shell near the hingeTECH.
- The beak of the clam shell was slightly open.
6.
maritimeDated part of a ship fastened to the stemDated
- The ship's beak was reinforced for strength.
7.
British slangDated UK justice of the peace or magistrateDated UK
- The beak sentenced him to community service.
Verb
bird billRare strike something with a bird's billRare
- The bird will beak the insect.
Images of beak
rigid structure on a bird's face for eating and grooming 
upper part of a bivalve shell near the hinge 
part of a ship fastened to the stem
Expressions with beak
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take a small share of something, often money or profit
The corrupt official insisted on wetting his beak before approving the lucrative contract.
Origin of beak
Old Norse, bekkr (stream)
Examples of beak in a sentence
Chickens use their beak to peck at food. His beak was the first thing you noticed. She teased him about his beak. The insect's beak penetrates plant stems. Researchers studied the beak structure of the bug. The seed pod's beak was sharp and pointed.
Each blossom had a distinctive beak-like structure. The beak of the oyster shell was chipped. Collectors admire the beak of ancient shells. The beak of the vessel was damaged in the storm. Sailors inspected the beak for any signs of wear. The beak was known for his fairness. She stood nervously before the beak. A gull beaked the leftover chip on the pier. The robin beaked at the soft fruit yesterday.
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- French:bec, picorer, ...
- German:Schnabel, picken, ...
- Italian:becco, beccare, ...
- Spanish:pico, picar, ...
- Portuguese:bico, bicar, ...
- Chinese:喙, 啄, ...
- Japanese:くちばし, くちばしで突く, ...
- Arabic:مِنْقار, نَقَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:מָקוֹר, לִדְקוֹר בַּמָּקוֹר, ...
- Russian:клюв, клювать, ...
- Ukrainian:дзьоб, дзьобати, ...
- Hindi:चोंच, चोंच से मारना, ...
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