This means to hit or touch something lightly with the mouth or beak. Birds often peck food or wood to get insects or seeds.
The bird pecks at the seeds.
She pecked the cookie with her teeth.
It means to kiss someone quickly and gently in a small way. People use peck to show a small, quick kiss.
She gave him a peck on the cheek.
He pecked his mother goodbye.
Peck is a measurement for dry things like fruits or grain. One peck is about 9 liters or 8 quarts. It is used mostly with farm products.
The farmer sold a peck of apples.
We bought a peck of potatoes at the market.
To peck is to hit or tap something many times quickly. Birds like woodpeckers use their beaks to make holes or find food.
The woodpecker pecks at the tree.
He pecked the keyboard to check the keys.
This meaning is about eating food in small bites quickly, often by birds or small animals using their beak.
The chick pecks at the crumbs on the floor.
She pecked at the bread slowly.
This describes a fast downward motion like a bird flying down quickly to get something. It is often used for birds catching food.
The hawk pecked down to catch the mouse.
He pecked sharply in the air with his tool.
A peck is a short and light kiss. It shows care or greeting between friends and family.
He gave her a quick peck on the lips.
A peck on the cheek is polite.
