Beck
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Beck ( verb )
Signal to someone to come closer or follow, usually with a nod or wave of the hand.
Origin:
Old english beccian, of germanic origin; related to dutch bekken and german beckon.
Examples:
- She beckoned to him to come closer.
- The magician beckoned the rabbit out of the hat.
- The teacher beckoned the students to come to the front of the class.
- The hostess beckoned us to follow her to our table.
- The sailor beckoned the shore with a flag to signal his arrival.
(As a noun)
Beck ( noun )
Signal to someone to come closer or follow, usually with a nod or wave of the hand.
Origin:
Old english beccian, of germanic origin; related to dutch bekken and german beckon.
Examples:
- She beckoned to him to come closer.
- The magician beckoned the rabbit out of the hat.
- The teacher beckoned the students to come to the front of the class.
- The hostess beckoned us to follow her to our table.
- The sailor beckoned the shore with a flag to signal his arrival.