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beaky Definition


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beak
noun
    1. The horny projecting jaws of a bird. Also called bill.
    2. Any pointed projection that resembles this, eg the projecting jaws of certain fishes and other animals.
      Thesaurus: bill, snout, nozzle, proboscis, prow, nose, nozzle.
    3. slang
      A nose, especially a big pointed one.
    (Brit)
    4. dated, slang
      A headmaster, judge or magistrate.
    5. naut., hist
      An iron point projecting from the bow of an ancient galley, for ramming and piercing the enemy's vessel.
Derivative: beaked
adj
    Derivative: beaky
    adj
      Etymology: 13c: from French bec.



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