peak

PEAK, n. [Eng. pike, beak.]

1. The top of a hill or mountain, ending in a point; as the peak of Teneriffe.

2. A point; the end of any thing that terminates in a point.

3. The upper corner of a sail which is extended by a gaff or yard; also, the extremity of the yard or gaff.

PEAK, v.i. To look sickly or thin. [Not used.]

1. To make a mean figure; to sneak. [Not used.]

PEAK, v.t. To raise a gaff or yard more obliquely to the mast.