beaked
/bi:kt/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having a beak: Possessing a beak, which is a hard, pointed, often curved, projecting mouthpart characteristic of birds and some other animals. 2. Resembling a beak: Having a shape or projection that is similar to or suggestive of a beak.
Usage
The adjective "beaked" is used to describe a noun that either has an actual beak or has a prominent, pointed, or curved projection that looks like one. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Examples
- The beaked whale is a deep-diving marine mammal named for its distinct snout.
- Archaeologists found a beaked jug from the ancient civilization.
- The bird's beaked head darted quickly to catch the insect.
- He had a sharp, beaked nose that gave him a stern appearance.
Advanced Usage
- "Beaked" in Botany: Used to describe plant parts, like seed pods or fruits, that end in a pointed, beak-like projection.
- The fruit is a beaked capsule that splits open when ripe.
- "Beaked" in Paleontology/Archaeology: Used to describe tools, weapons, or fossils with a pointed, beak-shaped end.
- The artifact was identified as a beaked hammer used for shaping stone.
Variants and Related Words
- Beak (noun): The hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird; any similar projecting part.
- Beakless (adjective): Lacking a beak.
- Beaky (adjective): (Informal) Resembling or having a prominent beak, often used to describe a person's nose.
Synonyms
- Rostrate (technical/biological): Having a beak or beak-like process.
- Hooked: Curved like a beak (often for noses).
- Aquiline: (Specifically for noses) Curved like an eagle's beak.
Antonyms
- Beakless
- Blunt
- Flat
Adjective
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having or resembling a beak
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