gripe vs peep

gripe

noun
  • A complaint, often a petty or trivial one. 

  • A wire rope, often used on davits and other life raft launching systems. 

  • The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind. 

  • The piece of timber that terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot. 

  • Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines. 

  • An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted. 

verb
  • To suffer griping pains. 

  • To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm. 

  • To annoy or bother. 

  • To complain; to whine. 

peep

noun
  • A feeble utterance or complaint. 

  • The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill. 

  • A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one. 

  • A sandpiper or other small wader. 

  • The first partial appearance of something; a beginning to appear. 

  • A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird. 

  • person. 

verb
  • To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed. 

  • To speak briefly with a quiet voice. 

  • To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird. 

  • To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance. 

  • To take a look at; check out. 

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