noun
Meaning 1
That which reaches or forms a peak.
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noun
That which reaches or forms a peak.
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noun
One whose behaviour or performance reaches a maximum (of something) at a particular time.
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noun
A power station used only for, or mostly for, peaking: providing energy supply only during peak usage periods.
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Broader terms: power plant, power station, plant, station, facility
noun
One who climbs to the peak of one or more mountains.
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noun
One who is open to peak experiences.
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History
From peak + -er.