Objet ayant la forme d'un bec d'oiseau.
ETYM Old Eng. bek, French bec, from Celtic; cf. Gael. and Irish bac, bacc, hook, W. bach.
1. Horny projecting jaws of a bird; SYN. bill, neb, nib.
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2. Beaklike mouth of e.g. turtles.
3. (US) Informal terms for the nose; SYN. honker, hooter, nozzle, snoot, snout, schnozzle.
Horn-covered projecting jaws of a bird, or other horny jaws such as those of the tortoise or octopus. The beaks of birds are adapted by shape and size to specific diets.
1. The jaws of a bird together with their horny covering
2. A mouthpart (as the beak of a turtle) that resembles a bird's bill
Embouchure d'un instrument de musique ŕ vent.
1. A part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
2. An acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks.
3. The part of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth.
4. The part of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly; SYN. embouchure.
5. (Especially boxing) Equipment that protects an athlete's mouth; SYN. gumshield.
6. (Informal) A spokesperson (as a lawyer); SYN. mouth.
1. La partie saillante et dure qui tient lieu de bouche aux oiseaux, et qui est formée de deux pièces appelées mandibules.
2. (Familier) La bouche.