beak Synonyms
Another word for beak
• noun (Context 1)
The hard, pointed, horny projecting anatomical structure forming the jaws and mouth of a bird, or a similar anatomical structure in turtles, cephalopods, and certain insects.
"The woodpecker used its strong, chisel-like bill to drill into the tree bark in search of insects."
• noun (Context 2)
A person's nose, especially when large, hooked, or prominent (informal).
"He had a prominent, aquiline nose that gave his profile a striking appearance."
• noun (Context 3)
A projecting spout, lip, or pointed tip of a vessel, laboratory beaker, or ancient warship.
"The chemist carefully poured the solution down a glass rod held against the spout of the vessel."
• noun (Context 4)
A magistrate, judge, or school headmaster (British slang).
"The young offender was nervous about appearing before the local magistrate on Monday morning."