pecks

Noun (1)

peck (plural pecks)

1. An act of striking with a beak.
2. A small kiss.

Noun (2)

peck (plural pecks)

1. One quarter of a bushel; a dry measure of eight quarts; equal to approximately 9092 cubic centimeters in the imperial system or 8810 cubic centimeters in the U.S. system.
   • Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
2. Similar units in other systems of measure, such as the Roman modius or Chinese dou.
3. A great deal; a large or excessive quantity.
   • She figured most children probably ate a peck of dirt before they turned ten.

Noun (3)

peck (uncountable)

1. Discoloration caused by fungus growth or insects.
   • an occurrence of peck in rice

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