What does the phrasal verb “peck out” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “peck out“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To remove something by pecking.
Example(s)
The bird pecked the worm out of the pear.
The vultures pecked out the dead animal’s innards.
Quote
And the Wicked Witch said to the King Crow, “Fly at once to the strangers; peck out their eyes and tear them to pieces.” – 1900, L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Source: Wikipedia
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