beak

  1. Noun.  A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming and for eating food.
  2. Noun.  A similar structure forming the jaws of an octopus.
  3. Noun.  (nautical) The metal point fixed on the bows of a war galley, used as a ram.
  4. Noun.  (slang) A justice of the peace, magistrate, headmaster or other person of authority.
  5. Noun.  (slang) The human nose, especially one that is large and pointed.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) strike with the beak.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) seize with the beak.

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