beak

US /biːk/

UK /biːk/

1.

a bird's horny projecting jaws; a bill

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The parrot used its strong beak to crack nuts.

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A hummingbird has a long, slender beak.

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bill rostrum

2.

a projecting part of a ship or boat

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The ship's beak cut through the waves.

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The ancient warship had a sharp, pointed beak.

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bow prow