[piːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the pointed top of a mountain
(e.g: tatters of fog clung to the peak of the mountain)

- a projecting pointed part or shape
(e.g: whisk two egg whites to stiff peaks)

- the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement
(e.g: he was at his peak as a cricketer)


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Origin:
late Middle English: apparently originally a variant of pike

[piːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time
(e.g: the disease peaked in summer)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: apparently originally a variant of pike

[piːk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- at the highest level; maximum
(e.g: the canal was restored to peak condition)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: apparently originally a variant of pike

[piːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- decline in health and spirits; waste away
(e.g: she sat all day, peaking and pining, at the fire-side)


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Origin:
late 16th century: of unknown origin