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Meaning:
Noun:
- A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
- geography The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point; often, the whole hill or mountain, esp. when isolated; as, the Peak of Teneriffe.
- math For sine waves, the point at which the value of ''y'' is at its maximum.
- nautical The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.
- nautical The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it.
- nautical The upper aftermost corner of a fore-and-aft sail; -- used in many combinations; as, peak-halyards, peak-brails, etc.
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Verb:
- To reach a highest degree or maximum.
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