peck at (Meaning)

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peck at (v)

eat like a bird

The hungry bird pecked at the juicy seeds with its sharp beak.
In the crowded parking lot, the birds pecked at the spilled crumbs of bread.
The woodpecker pecked at the bark of the tree, searching for insects.
The chicken pecked at the ground, scratching for food.
The squirrel tentatively pecked at the windowpane, hoping for a handout.
The curious toddler pecked at the buttons on the remote control, causing the TV to flicker erratically.
The fisherman pecked at the fish with his pliers, removing the hook.
The surgeon delicately pecked at the suture, closing the incision.
The seamstress carefully pecked at the fabric with her needle, creating an intricate design.
As the sun began to set, the bats pecked at the air, snatching insects in their mouths.

eat like a bird

carp (at), nag, dog, hound, beg, bother,pick at, urge, needle, pester

recommend,compliment, praise, recommend, compliment, commend, commend, praise, laud, tout

The hungry bird pecked at the juicy seeds with its sharp beak.

In the crowded parking lot, the birds pecked at the spilled crumbs of bread.

The woodpecker pecked at the bark of the tree, searching for insects.

The chicken pecked at the ground, scratching for food.