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peak 1. the pointed summit of a mountain 2. a mountain with a pointed summit 3. a. a sharp increase in a physical quantity followed by a sharp decrease b. the maximum value of this quantity c. (as modifier): peak voltage 4. Nautical a. the extreme forward (forepeak) or aft (afterpeak) part of the hull b. (of a fore-and-aft quadrilateral sail) the after uppermost corner c. the after end of a gaff peak [pēk] (geology) The conical or pointed top of a hill or mountain. An individual mountain or hill taken as a whole, used especially when it is isolated or has a pointed, conspicuous summit. (meteorology) The point of intersection of the cold and warm fronts of a mature extra-tropical cyclone. (science and technology) The maximum instantaneous value of a quantity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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