Definition of peak

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Peak (n.) The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.

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Prolix :: Prolix (a.) Indulging in protracted discourse; tedious; wearisome; -- applied to a speaker or writer.
Hesitate :: Hesitate (v. i.) To stammer; to falter in speaking.
Lambdacism :: Lambdacism (n.) A fault in speaking or in composition, which consists in too frequent use of the letter l, or in doubling it erroneously..
Honey-tongued :: Honey-tongued (a.) Sweet speaking; persuasive; seductive.
Grammar :: Grammar (n.) The art of speaking or writing with correctness or according to established usage; speech considered with regard to the rules of a grammar.
Bilinguous :: Bilinguous (a.) Having two tongues, or speaking two languages..
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution..
Propose :: Propose (v. i.) To speak; to converse.
Represent :: Represent (v. t.) To stand in the place of; to supply the place, perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in Congress..
Stammer :: Stammer (v. i.) To make involuntary stops in uttering syllables or words; to hesitate or falter in speaking; to speak with stops and diffivulty; to stutter.
Muffle :: Muffle (v. i.) To speak indistinctly, or without clear articulation..
Philippize :: Philippize (v. i.) To write or speak in the style of a philippic.
Douay Bible :: Douay Bible () A translation of the Scriptures into the English language for the use of English-speaking Roman Catholics; -- done from the Latin Vulgate by English scholars resident in France. The New Testament portion was published at Rheims, A. D. 1582, the Old Testament at Douai, A. D. 1609-10. Various revised editions have since been published..
Riddle :: Riddle (v. i.) To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.
Voir Dire :: Voir dire () An oath administered to a witness, usually before being sworn in chief, requiring him to speak the truth, or make true answers in reference to matters inquired of, to ascertain his competency to give evidence..
Peaked :: Peaked (imp. & p. p.) of Pea.
Mute :: Mute (n.) One who does not speak, whether from physical inability, unwillingness, or other cause..
Anacoenosis :: Anacoenosis (n.) A figure by which a speaker appeals to his hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point in debate.
Treat :: Treat (v. i.) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; -- usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features..
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