What is another word for Beaks?

Pronunciation: [bˈiːks] (IPA)

Beaks are an essential part of any bird's anatomy. They are used for a variety of tasks such as preening, grooming, and catching prey. There are several synonyms for the word "beak" including bill, snout, proboscis, and muzzle. The word "bill" is commonly used to describe the beaks of waterbirds such as ducks and geese. The word "snout" is commonly used to describe the beaks of animals such as pigs and anteaters. The word "proboscis" is commonly used to describe the long, thin beaks of butterflies and moths. The word "muzzle" is commonly used to describe the beaks of animals such as horses and dogs.

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What are the hypernyms for Beaks?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Aves (to refer to the avian family of birds), Avian appendage (general scientific term), Bill (descriptive term for beaks), Maxilla (scientific term for beak), Natural weapon (general term for the use of beaks as a weapon).

Usage examples for Beaks

Various kinds of pigeons, big birds with Beaks, which Stas called toucans, starlings, turtle-doves, and countless beautiful "bingales" flitted in the foliage or flew from one clump to another, singly and in flocks, changing color like the rainbow.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
The rustle of their wings, high overhead, could be heard down on the water; and their soft, shrill twitterings, and the thirsty nibbling of their Beaks; for the seas were hushed, and the winds hung away in cloud-land.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman
When I threw my leg over the bough, I got the hammer ready to strike, but I seed them shakin' all over, till some of the wing feathers dropped out, and tears were running down their Beaks and droppin' off the sharp point of the hook.
"Tales from the Veld"
Ernest Glanville

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