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peck

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  1. measure               
 
1. peck \'pek\ n [ME pek, fr. OF] 2: a large quantity or number 
2. peck vb [ME pecken, alter. of piken to pierce - more at PICK] 1a: to 
   strike or pierce esp. repeatedly with the bill or a pointed tool  1b: to 
   make by pecking {~ a hole}  2: to pick up with the bill  1a: to strike, 
   pierce, or pick up something with or as if with the bill  1b: CARP, NAG  2: 
   to bite daintily : NIBBLE {~ at food} 
3. peck n 1: an impression or hole made by pecking  2: a quick sharp stroke