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Word: Peak
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: apparently originally a variant of pike
piːk
the pointed top of a mountain
Short Definition:pointed top of mountain
Examples:- tatters of fog clung to the peak of the mountain
a projecting pointed part or shape
Short Definition:projecting pointed part or shape
Examples:- whisk two egg whites to stiff peaks
the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement
Short Definition:point of highest activity or achievement
Examples:- he was at his peak as a cricketer
- package holiday sales hit a peak of around 12 million
Word: Peak
Speech Type: Verb
piːk
reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time
Short Definition:reach highest point
Examples:- the disease peaked in summer
Word: Peak
Speech Type: Adjective
piːk
at the highest level; maximum
Short Definition:at highest level
Examples:- the canal was restored to peak condition
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