peak

1. n. A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap. Source: opted

2. n. The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point; often, the whole hill or mountain, esp. when isolated; as, the Peak of Teneriffe. Source: opted

3. n. The upper aftermost corner of a fore-and-aft sail; -- used in many combinations; as, peak-halyards, peak-brails, etc. Source: opted

4. n. The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it. Source: opted

5. n. The extremity of an anchor fluke; the bill. Source: opted

6. v. i. To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak. Source: opted

7. v. i. To acquire sharpness of figure or features; hence, to look thin or sicky. Source: opted

8. v. i. To pry; to peep slyly. Source: opted

9. v. t. To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular. Source: opted

10. n. the most extreme possible amount or value Source: wordnet

11. n. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity Source: wordnet

12. n. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development Source: wordnet

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