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peak (n)
the most extreme possible amount or value
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
a V shape
the highest point (of something)
a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
peak (v)
to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
peak (n.)
A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point; often, the whole hill or mountain, esp. when isolated; as, the of Teneriffe.
The upper aftermost corner of a fore-and-aft sail; -- used in many combinations; as, peak-halyards, peak-brails, etc.
The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it.
The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.
peak (v. i.)
To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak.
To acquire sharpness of figure or features; hence, to look thin or sicky.
To pry; to peep slyly.
peak (v. t.)
To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular.
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peak
the most extreme possible amount or value, the period of greatest prosperity or productivity, the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of devel
Crest,increase,surge,accumulate,appreciate,balloon,Bud,build up,enlarge,Escalate
collapse,Decrease,fall,plummet,plunge,slump,tumble,Contract,diminish,drop
pea-jacket => Peacoat, peahen => Peahen, peagrit => pea gravel, peage => toll, peag => toll,
