bec

Definitions of bec
  1. noun
    an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
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    types:
    bec verseur
    a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
    type of:
    ouverture, trou
    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
  2. noun
    the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
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    type of:
    ouverture
    an man-made opening; usually small
  3. noun
    horny projecting mouth of a bird
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    type of:
    bouche, gueule
    the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
  4. noun
    beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
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    type of:
    bouche, gueule
    the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening
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