beak
//biːk//
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?