Beaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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beaked

 

[ biหkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The term 'beaked' refers to something that has a beak-like shape or structure. It is often used to describe birds or other animals that possess a prominent, pointed mouthpart. In a broader sense, 'beaked' can also refer to objects that exhibit similar qualities to a beak, such as tools or instruments that taper to a point. This descriptive word is commonly encountered in both scientific literature and casual conversation when discussing anatomy or design.

Synonyms

pointed, sharp, tapered

Examples of usage

  • The beaked whale is known for its distinctive physical traits.
  • The sculpture featured beaked motifs that caught the viewer's eye.
  • Observing the beaked structure of the bird's mouth helped in understanding its feeding habits.

Translations

Translations of the word "beaked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de bico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เค‚เคš เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnabelartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berparuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ะดะทัŒะพะฑะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziobaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใกใฐใ—ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  bec

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con pico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gaga ile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ฆฌ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู†ู‚ูŽุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s zobรกkem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s zobรกkom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๅ–™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s kljunom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me gogg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผัั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dil ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con pico

Etymology

The word 'beaked' is derived from the noun 'beak,' which has origins in the Old English term 'beac,' meaning 'beak or bill of a bird.' The transformation of the word to become 'beaked' follows standard processes of English phonetics where adjectives are formed by adding '-ed' to describe a characteristic or quality related to their noun forms. Over time, the use of 'beaked' has expanded beyond ornithology to describe any similar shapes in various contexts. Because of the intricate relationship between language and biology, 'beaked' has been adopted in scientific nomenclature to denote species with prominent bill structures, thus maintaining its relevance in both everyday and specialized vocabulary. The evolution of this term highlights the interplay between nature and language, showcasing how descriptive words can provide insights into animal behavior, feeding strategies, and ecological adaptations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,550, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.