beak
noun
the bill of a bird; neb.
beaklike
-
a word derived from
beak.
Example Sentences
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He brought with him a slight limp and a beaklike nose, jowls and slightly arched eyebrows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
But Dr. Simões emphasized the differences: For instance, modern tuatara jaws end in a set of beaklike fused teeth that are absent in Navajosphenodon.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
Spiders don’t often resemble birds, but pelican spiders—which use beaklike mouthparts to spear other arachnids—are a notable exception.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 11, 2018
See them glide to snatch the squid from your hand with their beaklike mouths.
From Forbes ● Mar. 23, 2015
He saw an image of El Viejo with his beaklike nose poking out of the casket.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
