beak in French
beak in French is bec, éperon — beak means the hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
beak in French
bec
éperon
(nautical) A beam, shod or armed at the end with a metal head or point, and projecting from the prow of an ancient galley, used as a ram to pierce the vessel of an enemy.
What does "beak" mean?
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noun The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
"The toucan used its enormous beak to reach the fruit."
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noun Informal British slang for a person's nose, especially a large or pointed one.
"Mind you don't bang that beak of yours on the door frame."
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noun British slang for a magistrate or judge.
"He was hauled up in front of the beak for speeding."
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beak in a sentence
- The toucan used its enormous beak to reach the fruit.
- A woodpecker's beak is built to withstand constant hammering.
- Mind you don't bang that beak of yours on the door frame.
- He was hauled up in front of the beak for speeding.
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What is "beak" in French?
"beak" in French is bec, éperon. beak means: The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
How do you use "beak" in a sentence?
Example: "The toucan used its enormous beak to reach the fruit." In French, "beak" is bec, éperon.
Are there other ways to say "beak" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "beak": bec, éperon.
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