Beck
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beck is a noun meaning (Norfolk, Northern England) A stream or small river.
Meaning
(Norfolk, Northern England) A stream or small river.
More Meanings
- A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, especially as a call or command.
- Obsolete form of beak.
- (archaic) To nod or motion with the head.
Example Sentences
Beck water cold and clear, will never clean your wound
[…] the sky is blue, and the larks are singing, and the becks and brooks are all brim full.
The dog obeyed the significant beck of his finger, and they drew off, stealthily, together.
Ah, knovv you not the Citie fauours them, / And they haue troupes of Souldiers at their beck?
Word Forms
- becks
- becking
- becked
Synonyms for beck
Depending on context, synonyms include brook, burn, creek, stream.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include valley, baker, peak, pec, pique, peck.
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