peaked

peaked¹ Definition

peaked (pēkt, pē′kid)

adjective

having or ending in a peak; pointed

peaked² Definition

peaked (pē′kid)

adjective

thin and drawn, or weak and wan, as from illness

Etymology: < peak

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peaked Synonyms

modif.

Sharp
pointed, topped, triangle-topped; see sharp 1.
*Appearing ill
sickly, ailing, poorly, drawn, wan, sallow, haggard, pallid; see also pale 1, sick.

peaked Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

cap: I bought for Jill a peaked cap with a solar panel at the back.
arch: South wall: peaked arch to main doorway, in limestone.
hat: He was clothed all in green and wore a high, peaked green hat upon his head and green spectacles over his eyes.
roof: Circular wooden chimney projects from center of slightly peaked roof.
mountain: At the foot of a peaked, woody mountain, the coast makes a deep indent, roughly semicircular.
hood: We have added a close fitting volume adjustable peaked hood that stows away in the fleece lined collar.

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