A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Libythea, notable for the beak-like elongation on their heads.
A schoolmaster (originally, at Eton).
The human nose, especially one that is large and pointed.
That part of a ship, before the forecastle, which is fastened to the stem, and supported by the main knee.
A similar structure forming the jaws of an octopus, turtle, etc.
A justice of the peace; a magistrate.
The upper or projecting part of the shell, near the hinge of a bivalve.
The prolongation of certain univalve shells containing the canal.
The long projecting sucking mouth of some insects and other invertebrates, as in the Hemiptera.
A toe clip.
A beam, shod or armed at the end with a metal head or point, and projecting from the prow of an ancient galley, used as a ram to pierce the vessel of an enemy; a beakhead.
cocaine.
Any process somewhat like the beak of a bird, terminating the fruit or other parts of a plant.
Anything projecting or ending in a point like a beak, such as a promontory of land.
A continuous slight projection ending in an arris or narrow fillet; that part of a drip from which the water is thrown off.
To play truant.
Seize with the beak.
Strike with the beak.
The external covering of an animal (for example, the feathers of a bird) or an object.
The external appearance of something, especially if intended to give a positive impression; garb, guise.
Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.
An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
The appearance of an object after it has undergone some process or treatment to fit or prepare it for use; finish.
To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.
To prepare (food) for cooking or eating, especially by seasoning it; specifically, to add a dressing or sauce (to food, especially a salad).
To attire oneself for a particular (especially formal) occasion, or in a fashionable manner.
To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.
To attire (oneself or someone) for a particular (especially formal) occasion, or in a fashionable manner.
To prepare, treat, or curry (animal hide or leather).
To prepare the surface of (a material, usually lumber or stone).
Of a sportsperson: to put on the uniform and have the equipment needed to play a sport.
To prepare (an artificial fly) to be attached to a fish hook.
Of a thing: to attain a certain condition after undergoing some process or treatment to fit or prepare it for use.
To arrange a display of goods in, or to decorate (a shop or shop window).
To arrange or style (someone's hair).
To cultivate or tend to (a garden, land, plants, etc.); especially, to add fertilizer or manure to (soil); to fertilize, to manure.
To fit or prepare (something) for use; to render (something) suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.
To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
To remove chaff or impurities from (flour, grain, etc.) by bolting or sifting, winnowing, and other methods.
To cut up (an animal or its flesh) for food; specifically (hunting), to remove the internal organs (of a game animal) shortly after it has been killed so that the carcass cools more quickly; to field dress.
To design, make, or prepare costumes (for a play or other performance); also, to present (a production) in a particular costume style.
To apply a dressing to or otherwise treat (a wound); (obsolete) to give (a wounded person) medical aid.
To arrange (soldiers or troops) into proper formation; especially, to adjust (soldiers or troops) into straight lines and at a proper distance from each other; to align.
To put on clothes.
To allow one's penis to fall to one side or the other within one's trousers.
To design, make, provide, or select clothes (for someone).
Of soldiers or troops: to arrange into proper formation; especially, to form into straight lines and at a proper distance from each other.
To adorn or ornament (something).
Of an animal carcass: to have a certain quantity or weight after removal of the internal organs and skin; also, to have a certain appearance after being cut up and prepared for cooking.