beak

• Estrutura córnea, dura e geralmente pontuda ou curvada que forma a boca das aves, usada para comer, limpar as penas e se defender. Também pode se referir a estruturas semelhantes em outros animais, como o bico de tartarugas e cefalópodes.

A noun referring to the hard, projecting mouthpart of a bird, or a similar structure in other animals, as well as a tapering tip on certain plant parts, and informally, the human nose.

1. Bird's mouth partA2formal

   The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth, used for eating, grooming, and defense.

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   • The eagle used its sharp beak to tear the fish.
   • The parrot cracked the nut with its strong beak.
   • Birds use their beaks to build nests.

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2. Slang for noseB2informalbritish

   A humorous or informal term for a person's nose, especially if it is large or prominent.

   Nariz (gíria)

   • He's got a beak that you can spot from a mile away.
   • Watch out for that beak of yours when you turn around!
   • She inherited her father's prominent beak.

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