beak
noun
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informal terms for the nosehooter
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a beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures
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horny projecting mouth of a birdbill
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horny, projecting mouth of animals other than birds, e.g., turtles or squidβThe tortoise's beak compensates for its lack of teeth.β
verb
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to hit lightly with a picking motionβThe children beaked at their food.βpick