peaks

peaks · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The pointed tops of mountains.

  2. 2.

    The highest points or maximum levels of something.

  3. 3.

    The projecting brims at the front of caps.

Related words

Antonyms: troughs, valleys
See also: mountain, peak, summit
Synonyms: pinnacles, summits, tops

Etymology

From Middle English pek meaning "a pointed top," possibly related to pike (a pointed weapon).