bec — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beak noun The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
- bill noun A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
- droop verb To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
- kiss verb To touch someone with your lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting.
- nib noun The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
- starling noun A common small to medium-sized bird known for its dark, glossy, iridescent feathers and noisy flocking behaviour.
Senses
bec is used for these senses in English:
- bill (zootomy) The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
- bill (nautical) The extremity of the arm of an anchor; the point of or beyond the fluke (also called the peak).
- droop (aviation) A hinged portion of the leading edge of an aeroplane's wing, which swivels downward to increase lift during takeoff and landing.
- kiss A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.
- starling One of the piles used in forming such a breakwater.
beak — full definition
- noun The hard, pointed structure at the front of a bird's face, used for eating, grooming, and carrying things.
- noun Informal British slang for a person's nose, especially a large or pointed one.
- noun British slang for a magistrate or judge.
bill — full definition
- noun A request for payment, listing what is owed for goods or services.
- noun A proposed law presented to a legislature for debate and approval.
- noun A piece of paper currency.
- noun The beak of a bird.
- verb To send someone an invoice for money owed.