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peck

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(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

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2. noun

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

3. noun

a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

4. verb

hit lightly with a picking motion

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