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Pecked: meaning, definitions and examples

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pecked

 

[ pษ›kt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bird behavior

The term 'pecked' refers to the action of a bird using its beak to hit or pick at something. This behavior is often associated with feeding, where birds peck at seeds, insects, or other food items. 'Pecked' can also describe interactions among birds, such as establishing dominance or communicating. The action can vary in intensity, from gentle pecking to more aggressive pecks depending on the situation.

Synonyms

bitten, nibbled, struck, tapped

Examples of usage

  • The woodpecker pecked at the tree trunk.
  • Chickens pecked at the ground looking for food.
  • The hen pecked her chicks gently.
  • The crow pecked at the shiny object.
  • Doves pecked at the breadcrumbs scattered on the path.

Translations

Translations of the word "pecked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bicado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เค‚เคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehackt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicakar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปัŽะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziobany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใคใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท picorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picoteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gagalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ชผ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŽู‚ูŽุทูŽ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kljunjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvikkaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพา›ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฅแƒฃแƒฉแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™lil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picoteado

Etymology

The word 'peck' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the verb 'peckien', which means to strike or hit. It is thought to have come from the Old English 'peccan', which holds a similar meaning. This original term has connections to various Germanic languages, reflecting a common linguistic ancestry. Over time, 'peck' evolved, adopting a more specific association with birds as it became apparent that various bird species frequently engaged in this behavior. The transition from a general term for striking or hitting to a more specific avian action likely resulted from the prominence of birds in the lives of early English speakers. As language evolved, 'peck' broadened its usage in literature and common speech, leading to the formation of its past participle 'pecked' as we use it today.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,226, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.