beck

[bek]

beck Definition

• 1. a nod, wave, or other gesture or signal
• 2. a stream or small river

Using beck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He gave me a beck to follow him.

• Example

  The beck flowed gently through the meadow.

• Example

  We crossed the beck on a wooden bridge.

beck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beck

• signal
• gesture
• nod
• stream
• brook

Phrases with beck

• at someone's beck and call

  ready to do whatever someone asks, always at someone's service

  Example

  She is his personal assistant, always at his beck and call.

• becks and nods

  small gestures or signals used to communicate something

  Example

  They communicated with each other through becks and nods during the meeting.

• up the beck

  in trouble or difficulty

  Example

  If you don't finish your work on time, you'll be up the beck with your boss.

Origins of beck

from Old Norse 'bekkr'

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Summary: beck in Brief

The term 'beck' [bek] refers to a small gesture or signal, such as a nod or wave, and also to a stream or small river. It is used in phrases like 'at someone's beck and call,' meaning always ready to serve, and 'up the beck,' meaning in trouble or difficulty.