peak¹ Definition
peak (pēk)
intransitive verb
to become sickly; waste away; droop
Etymology: < ?
peak² Definition
peak (pēk)
noun
- a tapering part that projects; pointed end or top, as of a cap, roof, etc.
- part of the hairline coming to a point on the forehead; widow's peak
- Rare a promontory
- the crest or summit of a hill or mountain ending in a point
- a mountain with such a pointed summit
- the highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum the peak of production
- Elec. the maximum value of a varying quantity during a specified period
- Naut.
- the top, after corner of a gaff sail
- the upper end of the gaff
- the narrowed part of the hull, forward or aft
- Phonet. the most sonorous portion of a syllable
Etymology: var. of pike
adjective
maximum peak production
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to tilt up, as a spar or oar
- to come or cause to come to a peak; reach or bring to a high, or the highest, point
peak Synonyms
peak
n.
peak Synonyms
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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