peck
//pɛk//
Verb
peckInfinitive
peckPresent tense
peckedPast tense
peckedPast participle
peckingPresent participle
pecksThird-person singular
1
To strike or bite with the beak, as a bird does.
The bird pecked at the seeds on the ground.
2
To make repeated small bites or nibbles at food.
She only pecked at her salad during lunch.
3
To give a quick, light kiss.
She pecked him on the cheek before leaving.
Noun
peckSingular
pecksPlural
1
A quick stroke or bite made with the beak.
The bird gave a quick peck at the seed.
2
A quick, light kiss.
She gave him a quick peck on the cheek before leaving.
Noun
peckSingular
pecksPlural
1
A unit of dry measure equal to 8 quarts or a quarter of a bushel.
The recipe calls for a peck of apples.
2
A large quantity or amount of something.
She has a peck of troubles to deal with this week.