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peck at(
pehk
aht
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. picar
The bird pecked at the wriggling worm.El pájaro picaba el gusano que se estaba retorciendo.
2. (figurative) (to eat sporadically)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. picotear
Keenan pecked at his food, but he just didn't have much appetite.Keenan picoteaba la comida, pero simplemente no tenía mucho apetito.
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