peck

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"peck" picture
1.

of a bird) strike or bite something with its beak

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The chicken began to peck at the corn.
A woodpecker was pecking at the tree trunk.
2.

give a quick light kiss

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She leaned over to peck him on the cheek.
He gave his grandmother a quick peck on the forehead.
1.

a quick light kiss

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She gave him a quick peck on the cheek.
He left with a casual peck on her forehead.
2.

a stroke or bite by a bird's beak

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The chicken gave a sharp peck at the grain.
He felt a small peck on his hand from the bird.