beaked

beaktop to bottom: black skimmer, pileated woodpecker, and American goldfinch

beak

B0132400 (bēk)n.1. a. The bill of a bird, especially one that is strong and curved, such as that of a hawk or a finch.b. A similar structure in other animals, such as turtles, insects, or fish.2. A usually firm, tapering tip on certain plant structures, such as some seeds and fruits.3. A beaklike structure or part, as:a. The spout of a pitcher.b. A metal or metal-clad ram projecting from the bow of an ancient warship.4. Informal The human nose.5. Chiefly British Slang a. A schoolmaster.b. A judge.

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[Middle English bek, from Old French bec, from Latin beccus, of Celtic origin.]

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beaked (bēkt) adj.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

beaked - having or resembling a beak beakless - not having a beak or bill

Translations

beccuto