PECK
/pɛk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of PECK
An act of striking with a beak.
A small kiss.
To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).
"The birds pecked at their food."
To form by striking with the beak or a pointed instrument.
"to peck a hole in a tree"
To strike, pick, thrust against, or dig into, with a pointed instrument, especially with repeated quick movements.
One quarter of a bushel; a dry measure of eight quarts.
"They picked a peck of wheat."
A great deal; a large or excessive quantity.
"She figured most children probably ate a peck of dirt before they turned ten."
To throw.
Examples of PECK in a Sentence
- "The birds pecked at their food."
- "to peck a hole in a tree"
- "They picked a peck of wheat."
- "She figured most children probably ate a peck of dirt before they turned ten."
Word Details
Is PECK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PECK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PECK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PECK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PECK
4 words from the letters in PECK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PECK in Word Games
PECK is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PECK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PECK to find 4 additional valid words.