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peak definition and meaning

n. A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
n. 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.
n. The upper aftermost corner of a fore-and-aft sail; -- used in many combinations; as, peak-halyards, peak-brails, etc.
n. The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it.
n. The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.
v. i. To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak.
v. i. To acquire sharpness of figure or features; hence, to look thin or sicky.
v. i. To pry; to peep slyly.
v. t. To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular.

Crossword clues for peak

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- The top of a hill or mountain