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Vocabulary Entry
peck
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A quick, light touch or strike, typically made with a beak.
Example Sentences
"The bird gave a gentle peck at the seeds on the ground."
"He felt a peck on his cheek from a playful goose."
"A peck on the door signaled that someone was visiting."
V
verb
To strike or touch lightly, especially with a beak or pointed object.
Example Sentences
"The chicken began to peck at the corn scattered on the floor."
"She decided to peck her way through the tough questions one by one."
"The artist will peck at the canvas until the masterpiece is complete."