Peck has multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are some definitions:
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Unit of measurement: A peck is an imperial and United States customary unit of dry volume, equivalent to 2 dry gallons or 8 dry quarts or 16 dry pints. An imperial peck is equivalent to 9.09 liters and a US customary peck is equivalent to 8.81 liters. Two pecks make a kenning (obsolete), and four pecks make a bushel. Although the peck is no longer widely used, some produce, such as apples, are still often sold by the peck in the U.S. .
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Bird action: Pecking is the action of biting, hitting, or picking up something small with a birds beak.
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Kiss: A peck is a quick, almost impersonal kiss.
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Verb: To peck means to strike or pierce repeatedly with the bill or a pointed tool, to pick up with the bill, or to eat reluctantly and in small bites. It can also mean to make by pecking, as in pecking a hole.
In summary, peck can refer to a unit of measurement, a birds action, a kiss, or a verb meaning to strike or pierce repeatedly with a pointed tool.
