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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming and for eating food.
  • A similar structure forming the jaws of an octopus.
  • nautical The metal point fixed on the bows of a war galley, used as a ram.
  • slang A justice of the peace, magistrate, headmaster or other person of authority.
  • slang The human nose, especially one that is large and pointed.

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Verb:

  • transitive seize with the beak.
  • transitive strike with the beak.

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