Definition: A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in
a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
Definition: The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range,
ending in a point; often, the whole hill or mountain, esp. when
isolated; as, the Peak of Teneriffe.
Definition: The upper aftermost corner of a fore-and-aft sail; -- used in
many combinations; as, peak-halyards, peak-brails, etc.
Definition: The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it.
Definition: The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill.
Definition: To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear
as, a peak.
Definition: To acquire sharpness of figure or features; hence, to look
thin or sicky.
Definition: To pry; to peep slyly.
Definition: To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so;
as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set
it nearer the perpendicular.
