Necking vs. Pecking — What's the Difference?

(Architecture) A molding between the upper part of a column and the projecting part of the capital.

Pecking is the action of a bird using their beak to search for food or otherwise investigate an object or area by tapping it. Pecking can also be used by a bird to attack or fight another bird.

(Informal) The act of kissing and caressing.

To strike with the beak or a pointed instrument.

Present participle of neck

To make (a hole, for example) by striking repeatedly with the beak or a pointed instrument.

A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.

To grasp and pick up with the beak

(architecture) A neckmould.

(Informal) To kiss briefly and casually.

(slang) Chugging beer.

To make strokes with the beak or a pointed instrument.

(slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.

To eat in small sparing bits; nibble

Same as Neckmold.

To make repeated criticisms; carp

The molding at the top of a column

A stroke or light blow with the beak or a pointed instrument.

Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

A mark or hole made by such a stroke.

(Informal) A light quick kiss.

Present participle of peck

The act by which something is pecked.

The ancient skill of shaping stone into tools, containers, or artworks.

(obsolete) The sport of throwing pebbles at birds.