Beak — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbēk/

Meaning & Definition of Beak

Beak (noun)

  1. the bill of a bird; especially, a strong short broad bill
  2. the elongated sucking mouth of some insects (such as the true bugs)
  3. any of various rigid projecting mouth structures (as of a turtle)

Beak (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the jaws of a bird together with their hornlike covering

    "the bird cracked the walnut shell with its beak and ate its nut"

    similar: bill, neb, nib
    related: mouth, muzzle, mandible, maw, maxilla

  2. the part of the face bearing the nostrils and nasal cavity

    "the man's prominent beak gives him a somewhat aquiline appearance"

    similar: conk (chiefly British slang), honker (slang), neb, nose, nozzle (slang), proboscis, schnoz (slang), schnozzle (slang), smeller, snoot, snout
    related: pug, pugnose

  3. a public official having authority to decide questions of law

    "received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London"

    similar: adjudicator, bench, court, judge, jurist, justice, magistrate
    related: chief justice, circuit judge, justice of the peace, squire, auditor, master, jurisconsult, jurisprudent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beak

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beak:

Slang: honker, nozzle, schnoz, schnozzle
Chiefly British slang: conk
bill, neb, nib, nose, proboscis, smeller, snoot, snout, adjudicator, bench, court, judge, jurist, justice, magistrate

Related Words for Beak

mouth, muzzle, mandible, maw, maxilla, pug, pugnose, chief justice, circuit judge, justice of the peace, squire, auditor, master, jurisconsult, jurisprudent

Word Forms of Beak

Derived words: beaked (adjective), beaky (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Beak

Middle English bek, beek, beke, borrowed from Anglo-French bec (also continental Old French), going back to Latin *beccus, perhaps of Gaulish origin

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Beak

What does "Beak" mean?

"Beak" means the bill of a bird; especially, a strong short broad bill. As a noun, it is defined as: the bill of a bird; especially, a strong short broad bill. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Beak"?

Other words for "Beak" include bill, neb, nib, conk, honker, nose, nozzle and proboscis. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beak" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beak"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beak". Common alternatives include bill, neb, nib, conk, honker, nose, nozzle, proboscis, schnoz and schnozzle.

What is a slang word for "Beak"?

Slang words for "Beak" include conk, honker, nozzle, schnoz and schnozzle.

How do you use "Beak" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beak" in a sentence: "the bird cracked the walnut shell with its beak and ate its nut"; "the man's prominent beak gives him a somewhat aquiline appearance"; "received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London".

Is "Beak" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beak" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Beak"?

"Beak" is pronounced /ˈbēk/.

What is the origin of the word "Beak"?

"Beak" comes from Middle English bek, beek, beke, borrowed from Anglo-French bec (also continental Old French), going back to Latin *beccus, perhaps of Gaulish origin. First known use: 13th century.