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peck

peck

Meaning of peck

living beings birds verb

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British English/ˈpɛk/
American English/ˈpɛk/
Russian transcription[klʲeˈvatʲ]
peck
peck - клевать
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peck with Russian translation

peck usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Курица клюёт рассыпанные зерна.

The hen pecks at scattered grain.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Цыплята быстро клюют свою еду .

Chicks peck their food quickly.

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peck belongs to the topic "Birds". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

peckклевать
playиграть
oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
cowкорова
eggяйцо

peck synonyms

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What's the difference between peck / nibble / bite / nip

🇬🇧English
peck

The primary verb meaning for birds taking small bites with their beaks; brief, repeated action.

A2Very Often

The sparrow pecked at the seeds on the ground.

Воробей клевал зерна на земле.

🇬🇧English

To eat or bite gently in small bites; similar to peck but often implies teeth and slightly slower action.

A2Often

The rabbit nibbled the carrot quietly.

Кролик тихо грыз морковь.

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🇬🇧English
bite

To use the teeth to cut or grip; stronger and more general than peck, applies to many animals and people.

A2Very Often

The dog bit his hand when it was frightened.

Собака укусила его за руку, когда испугалась.

🇬🇧English

To give a small, sharp bite or pinch; usually brief and slightly sharper than nibble or peck.

A2Often

The puppy nipped my finger playfully.

Щенок слегка ущипнул мой палец во время игры.

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How to pronounce peck and what this word means

peck translation: клевать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce peck

/ˈpɛk/

peck translation

клевать

peck examples

The hen pecks at scattered grain.

peck transcription

/ˈpɛk/, /ˈpɛk/

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peck meaning: what does it mean?

living beings birds verb

peck pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

peck is pronounced as /ˈpɛk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

peck definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The hen pecks at scattered grain. Translation: Курица клюёт рассыпанные зерна.

Is peck part of Birds vocabulary?

Yes, peck (клевать) can be learned in the Birds topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is peck part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, peck (клевать) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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