Meaning of 'beak'

noun

informal terms for the nose

Synonyms: hooter

noun

a beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures

verb

to hit lightly with a picking motion

Example: "The children beaked at their food."

Synonyms: pick

noun

horny projecting mouth of a bird

Synonyms: bill

noun

horny, projecting mouth of animals other than birds, e.g., turtles or squid

Example: "The tortoise's beak compensates for its lack of teeth."