The meaning of PECK is a unit of capacity equal to ¼ bushel. How to use peck in a sentence.

Phrasal verb peck at something (Definition of pecking from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Pecking is the action of a bird using their beak to search for food or otherwise investigate an object or area by tapping it. Pecking can also be used by a bird to attack or fight another bird.

To make strokes with the beak or a pointed instrument. 2. To eat in small sparing bits; nibble: He pecked at his dinner. 3. To make repeated criticisms; carp: pecked at the kitchen staff. n. 1. a. A stroke or …

pecking definition: involving quick, repeated movements. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "pecking order".

Present participle of peck. The act by which something is pecked. The peckings of hungry chickens. The ancient skill of shaping stone into tools, containers, or artworks. She's pecking away on her story— …

Pecking is the action of a bird using their beak to search for food or otherwise investigate an object or area by tapping it. Pecking can also be used by a bird to attack or fight another bird. Pecking is …

Definition of peck verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun pecking, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Synonyms for PECKING: nibbling, picking, snacking, grazing, noshing, tasting, stabbing, jabbing; Antonyms of PECKING: gorging, overeating, swilling, pigging out, gormandizing