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peaking |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Peak \Peak\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Peaked}; p. pr & vb n. {Peaking}.] 1. To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form or appear as a peak. There peaketh up a mighty high mount. --Holand. 2. To acquire sharpness of figure or features; hence to look thin or sicky. ``Dwindle, peak, and pine.'' --Shak. 3. [Cf. {Peek}.] To pry; to peep slyly. --Shak. {Peak arch} (Arch.), a pointed or Gothic arch. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Peaking \Peak"ing\, a. 1. Mean sneaking. [Vulgar] 2. Pining; sickly; peakish. [Colloq.]
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