Pinprick and Peck

Pinprick

Pinprick noun - A mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument.
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Peck and pinprick are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peck" instead a verb "Pinprick".

Peck

Peck verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
Usage example: the bird continued to peck the suet cake intently

Pinprick and peck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pinprick" instead a verb "Peck".

Nearby Words: peckish, pecker, pecked, pecking
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