Pecked: meaning, definitions and examples
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pecked
[ pษkt ]
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:
๐ต๐น bicado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gehackt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dicakar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปัะฝัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ dziobany
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใคใใใ
๐ซ๐ท picorรฉ
๐ช๐ธ picoteado
๐น๐ท gagalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ชผ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุทู
๐จ๐ฟ klovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ klovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kljunjen
๐ฎ๐ธ kvikkaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฅแฃแฉแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษlil
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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