beak

//biːk//
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Noun

beakSingular
beaksPlural
1

The hard, pointed or curved outer structure of a bird's mouth, used for eating, grooming, and defense.

The bird used its beak to crack open the seed.

2

A similar projecting mouthpart in other animals such as turtles, squid, or octopuses.

The octopus uses its beak to crack open shellfish.

Synonym

Noun

beakSingular
beaksPlural
1

(informal) A person's nose, especially when large or prominent.

He has quite a beak on him, doesn't he?

Synonym

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