beak
UK: biːk | US: biːk
n. the hard, pointed, or curved outer part of a bird’s mouth; a bill
n. (informal) a person’s nose, especially when large or pointed
n. (nautical) the pointed prow of a ship
The word "beak" originates from Middle English bek, borrowed from Old French bec, which itself derives from Latin beccus. The Latin term is likely of Celtic origin, possibly from Gaulish bekkos, meaning "bird’s bill." The word has retained its core meaning across languages, consistently referring to the hard, projecting mouthpart of birds. Its informal use for the human nose and nautical application to ship prows are metaphorical extensions of its original sense.
The eagle gripped its prey tightly with its sharp beak.
He rubbed his beak after walking into the door.
The ship’s beak sliced through the waves effortlessly.
Parrots use their strong beaks to crack open nuts.
The detective’s prominent beak made him easily recognizable.