Synonyms for
Beak
Definition
A beak is the hard, pointed mouth part of a bird.
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Common collocations
- bird's beak
- sharp beak
- long beak
- pointed beak
- open beak
- peck with beak
- clean beak
Word family
Usage note
While 'beak' primarily refers to a bird's mouthpart, it can informally refer to a human nose or mouth. 'Bill' is a more formal synonym, especially for birds.
Example sentences
- The bird's beak was sharp and strong.
- The beak of a toucan is very colorful.
- With its beak, the bird can catch and eat insects.
- The baby bird's beak was too soft to break open the seed.
- The pelican's beak can hold a lot of fish.
Quotes
If you want to know what a bird is like, you can't look at its beak, or even its feathers. You have to look at its feet. A bird with short, stubby toes is probably a fast runner, and a bird with long, flexible toes is probably a good swimmer. Birds' feet are their most important tools.
You can tell a lot about a bird by looking at its beak. Some birds have long, thin beaks for catching insects, while others have short, strong beaks for cracking nuts. And then there are birds like the pelican, whose beaks can hold more than their bellies can.
The bird's beak is a marvel of nature. It can be used to crack open nuts, catch fish, dig in the ground, and even build a nest. And yet, it is also delicate enough to groom its feathers and care for its young. Truly, the beak is one of nature's most versatile tools.