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peak¹ Definition

peak (pēk)

intransitive verb

to become sickly; waste away; droop

Etymology: < ?

peak² Definition

peak (pēk)

noun

  1. a tapering part that projects; pointed end or top, as of a cap, roof, etc.
  2. part of the hairline coming to a point on the forehead; widow's peak
  3. Rare a promontory
    1. the crest or summit of a hill or mountain ending in a point
    2. a mountain with such a pointed summit
  4. the highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum the peak of production
  5. Elec. the maximum value of a varying quantity during a specified period
  6. Naut.
    1. the top, after corner of a gaff sail
    2. the upper end of the gaff
    3. the narrowed part of the hull, forward or aft
  7. Phonet. the most sonorous portion of a syllable

Etymology: var. of pike

adjective

maximum peak production

transitive verb, intransitive verb

  1. to tilt up, as a spar or oar
  2. to come or cause to come to a peak; reach or bring to a high, or the highest, point

peak Synonyms

peak

n.

  1. A mountain

    summit, top, crown; see hill, mountain 1.

  2. The maximum

    zenith, highest point, greatest quantity; see height 1, tip 1, top 1. See syn. study at summit.

peak Synonyms

peak

v.

top, top out, climax, rise, tower, crest; see also climax.

peak Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reach: Camborne reached the peak of its prosperity in the mid 1880s.
  • climb: Thirteen miles and climbing peaks and valleys of 200 feet.
  • trek: Near the summit On the Island Peak trek The Island Peak Trek is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal.

Adjective modifier

  • snow-capped: Awe-inspiring views of dramatic mountain passes and snow-capped peaks await at every turn.
  • jagged: The arc of jagged peaks rises steeply form the sea and dominates the skyline for miles around.
  • snowy: Looking south, you see the snowy peaks of a distant mountain.
  • 8,000m: Tackle the world's highest-rated rapids ( Grade Fives ) against a backdrop of 8,000m peaks.
  • spectral: The peaks arise because the denominator will approach zero at sinusoidal frequencies, resulting in exceedingly sharp spectral peaks.
  • volcanic: The Soufriere Hills are blanketed with rainforest and volcanic peaks.

Modifies a noun

  • torque: Peak torque is at 12,000rpm, but it doesn't drop off, giving a long, flexible spread of peak power.
  • season: Please allow extra time for delivery during peak wedding season.
  • meter: The peak flow meter measures how quickly you can breathe out.
  • concentration: With the syrup, mean peak plasma concentrations are attained within 2 hours.
  • voltage: The spark gap is firing when the capacitor is at its peak voltage, and delivers more power into the Tesla Coil system.
  • flow: The peak flow meter measures how quickly you can breathe out.

Noun used with modifier

  • mountain: Surrounded by snow covered mountain peaks I lay in a huge rock pool of steaming water.
  • granite: The massive granite peaks that greet you are mysterious and inviting at the same time.
  • morning: Increase of 29,000 bus passengers entering zone during morning peak.

Preposition: in

Himalayas: The book itself chronicles the attempt by the French to climb an 8,000 meter peak in the Himalayas.

Preposition: of

Himalayas: Beside the peaks of the Himalayas, historical sites abound in India.

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