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How to pronounce peak
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What does peak mean?
nounA point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
The highest value reached by some quantity in a time period.
“The stock market reached a peak in September 1929.”
The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point.
“They reached the peak after 8 hours of climbing.”
verbTo raise the point of (a gaff) closer to perpendicular.
To raise an oar out of the water, fitting the handle into a round slot or socket located at the bottom of the boat.
To exceed the maximum signal amplitude of (a piece of equipment), resulting in clipping of the signal.
adjAt the greatest extent; maximum.
“peak oil, Peak TV”
Maximal, quintessential, archetypical, strictly with positive connotations; representing the culmination of its type.
“Knowing obscure 19th-century slang is peak nerd.”
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