Pecking is a verb that refers to the action of repeatedly striking something with a beak or a pointed object. There are several synonyms for the word pecking, including "nibbling," which is the act of biting off small pieces of something, usually food. "Picking" is another synonym, which means to pluck or select something from a group. "Tapping" is also a synonym for pecking, referring to lightly striking a surface with a quick, rhythmic motion. Other synonyms for pecking include "peckish," "peckled," and "pecked." Each of these words can be used in different contexts to describe the act of striking or selecting something repeatedly with a pointed object or beak.