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   peak

   /piːk/

   noun

   • 1. the pointed top of a mountain: "tatters of fog clung to the peak of the mountain" Similar summittopcrestpinnaclemountaintopspireheightsbrowapexcrowntipcapvertexacmezenithapogee
   • ▪ a mountain with a pointed top: "he climbed his last Swiss peak at the age of 80" Similar mountainhillheightalpaiguilleseracpuycragtorinselbergbluffscarpescarpmenteminenceprominenceelevationridgerangemassifsierracordillerabenMunrolawbergjebelarchaic:mount
   • 2. a projecting pointed part or shape: "whisk two egg whites to stiff peaks"
   • ▪ a stiff brim at the front of a cap. British Similar brimvisor
   • ▪ the narrow part of a ship's hold at the bow or stern: "further storage is found in the bow peak"
   • ▪ the upper, outer corner of a sail extended by a gaff: "the peak halyard"
   • 3. the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement: "he was at his peak as a cricketer" Similar heighthigh point/spotpinnaclesummittophighlightclimaxculminationconsummationepitomeapexzenithascendancycrowning pointpeak of perfectionacmemeridianapogeeprimeheydayne plus ultranonpareilbest partperfectiontop formhighest levelOpposite bottomnadirtrough
   • ▪ a point in a curve or on a graph, or a value of a physical quantity, higher than those around it: "a slight increase in velocity provides a second peak on the general velocity curve"

   verb

   • 1. reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time: "the disease peaked in summer"

   adjective

   • 1. at the highest level; maximum: "the canal was restored to peak condition"
   • ▪ characterized by maximum activity or demand: "traffic speeds are reduced at peak hours"
   • ▪ referring to the point at which the specified thing is at its highest level of popularity: "just when we think we've reached peak beard, the trend is showing no signs of slowing down"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: probably a back-formation from peaked, variant of dialect picked ‘pointed’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. peakless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPEAK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of peak as a noun, adjective, and verb in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Find out how to use peak in different contexts, such as business, sports, and mountains.

   • English (US)

     PEAK meaning: 1. the highest, strongest, or best point,...

   • Znaczenie Peak, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PEAK definicja: 1. the highest, strongest, or best point,...

   • Peak Spanish Translation

     PEAK translate: máximo, pico, visera, alcanzar el punto...

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   • Peak: Arabic Translation

     PEAK translate: قِمّة, قِمّة / ذِرْوة. Learn more in the...

   • Peak: Italian Translation

     PEAK translate: cima, picco, culmine, punta (massima),...

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › peakPEAK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   The word peak refers to the top of a mountain or, more figuratively, to the highest point of something, as in the peak of my career. The word peek is most commonly used as a verb meaning to look at something quickly or sneakily and as a noun referring to such a look.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPEAK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word peak, such as the point of greatest development, strength, or value; the top of a mountain or a cap; or a sharp increase or decrease in a quantity. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPEAK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of peak as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and translations. Find out how to use peak to describe the highest level or value of something, or the top of a mountain.

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   Use the word peak to refer to the pointy top of something, such as the jagged peak of a tall mountain or the tapered peak that forms when you beat egg whites for a recipe.