Word Meaning

Meaning of peak

- A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
- The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point; often, the whole hill or mountain, esp. when isolated; as, the Peak of Teneriffe.
- The upper aftermost corner of a fore-and-aft sail; -- used in many combinations; as, peak-halyards, peak-brails, etc.
- The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it.
- The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.
- To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak.
- To acquire sharpness of figure or features; hence, to look thin or sicky.
- To pry; to peep slyly.
- To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular.

Crossword clue for peak

- alpine height
- Apex
- climax
- Crest
- Hairline feature, widow's ...
- High mountain
- High point
- Highest point
- Mountain rush hour
- Mountain summit
- Mountain top
- Part of hat or top
- Primarily enjoy cheeky kiss
- Summit
- The top of a hill or mountain