beak

noun

ˈbēk How to pronounce beak (audio)
Definition of beaknext
1
as in mouth
the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering the bird cracked the walnut shell with its beak and ate its nut

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2
as in snout
the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity the man's prominent beak gives him a somewhat aquiline appearance

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3
as in judge
chiefly British a public official having authority to decide questions of law received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London

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Recent Examples of beak This bike's fairing is less angular, and the cowling doesn't flow as naturally into the rest of the bodywork, but the signature round headlight is there, and thankfully Enfield eschews the beak that seems to have been requisite on adventure bikes for so many years. — New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025 Among their notable characteristics, these fish have a parrot-like beak and can inflate their bodies by swallowing mouthfuls of water as a defense mechanism against predators. — David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 With its distinctive brown body, white head and yellow beak, the bird is easily recognizable. — Jeanine Santucci, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024 Named for their bird-like beaks, adult hawksbills can munch an average of around 1,200 pounds of sponges a year. — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for beak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beak
  1. mouth
  2. snout
  3. judge
  4. mandible
  5. nose
  6. court
  7. muzzle
  8. bench
Noun
  • Consider the many maladies dedicated to specific parts of the toddler body: pink eye; strep throat; ear infection; hand, foot, and mouth disease.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Over the course of the season’s first few episodes, the press has offered many (so many) appraisals of the contents of these beautiful actresses’ mouths.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of mouth
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  • Its blunt snout extends nearly 30% of its disc width, while its tail (which tapers smoothly) can grow to more than twice the size of its body!
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This alfresco version brings minimal disruption to the coupé’s slinky silhouette, whose shapely snout is accentuated by the cabin’s surprisingly close proximity to the rear axle.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • The Trump administration has fired tens of thousands of workers in recent weeks, but two federal judges this month ordered the reinstatement of probationary workers who were cut.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
  • In February, a panel of judges in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling that attempted to force Planned Parenthood to repay millions of dollars of Medicaid funding in Texas and Louisiana.
    — Christine Fernando, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Their robust exoskeletons, vivid colorations and powerful mandibles serve not only as defense mechanisms but also as tools in intraspecific competition and mating rituals.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • These tube ambushing worms were found at depths of around 3,720 feet, showcasing iridescent bodies and dark brown mandibles.
    — Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • Bean reported to the nurse that the 8-year-old had hit his nose either on a wall or on her arm while throwing a fit.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This wine is aromatic and complex, with a nose of passionfruit, green apple, and fresh-cut grass.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • Gun manufacturers and other parties challenged the rule in court.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • In the half court, the responsibility lies on Adams and Şengün — who both rank in the top 25 in screen assists according to NBA.com tracking data — to create even more space for their guards.
    — Kelly Iko, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of court
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  • If a pet requires a muzzle, it must be placed on the animal before entering the clinic, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Talley also argued that home surveillance video also indicated there was no muzzle flash, which was also consistent with an accidental misfire.
    — Hetty Chang, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of muzzle
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  • The white option features an undulating leather seat, while its sister bench, in black, is made with Synderme, a material composed of leather fibers, paper fibers, and latex that allows for the reuse of leather scraps that would otherwise go to waste.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • By that point the Trojans already were emptying their bench and rolling to the second round.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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