English

peck

pɛk
Meaning: to strike or bite with the beak
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base peck
3rd person singular present pecks
Present participle pecking
Past pecked
Will future will peck
Going-to future going to peck
Imperative negative don't peck / do not peck

Example

The chickens pecked at the grain scattered on the ground.
The chickens pecked at the grain scattered on the ground.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe the action of birds eating or attacking with their beaks. It can also informally mean to give a quick, light kiss.

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