peck at
peck at · pecks at · pecked at · pecking at
To nagTo nag
» Birds are pecking at the grounds.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To nag
(transitive)To eat unenthusiastically and in small bites.
eat like a bird
Examples
12 sentencesBirds are pecking at the grounds.
The chicken is pecking at Tom.
deDas Huhn pickt Tom. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The pigeons were pecking at crumbs.
The rooster is pecking at my leg.
The chickens are pecking at the grain.
ruКуры клюют зерно. — nina99nv
Forms
pecks at, pecking at, pecked at, pecked at| Base form | peck at · to peck at |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | pecks at |
| Present participle | pecking at |
| Past simple | pecked at |
| Past participle | pecked at |
irregular
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle