beak

beak · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The hard, projecting mouth of a bird.

  2. 2.

    A similar structure on other animals, such as turtles or octopuses.

  3. 3.

    [informal, British]A person's nose.

  4. 4.

    [British slang, dated]A magistrate or judge.

Forms

plural: beaks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    beak and claw — Using all resources aggressively.

Related words

See also: bill, bird, mouth
Synonyms: bill, nose, snout

Etymology

From Old French bec ("beak"), from Latin beccus, of Gaulish origin.