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Peck at

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Verb (used with object)

to strike or indent with the beak, as a bird does, or with some pointed instrument, esp. with quick, repeated movements.
to make (a hole, puncture, etc.) by such strokes; pierce.
to take (food) bit by bit, with or as with the beak.

Verb (used without object)

to make strokes with the beak or a pointed instrument.

Noun

a quick stroke, as in pecking.
a hole or mark made by or as by pecking.
a quick, almost impersonal kiss
a peck on the cheek.
(in timber) incipient decay from fungi, occurring in isolated spots.
pecks. Also, peckings. Slang . food. ?

Verb phrase

peck at,
to nibble indifferently or unenthusiastically at (food).
to nag or carp at
Stop pecking at me, I'm doing the best I can.

Synonyms

verb
peck

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