adj
Meaning 1
peaky; sickly; pining
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
peaking
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/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
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homophone: peeking
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homophone: piquing
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rhymes with -iːkɪŋ
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CMU ARPABET: P IY1 K IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The act of something reaching a peak.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The peaking of each of these hormone levels may occur at different times.
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noun
Meaning 3
The act of something operating when something else is at a peak.
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noun
Meaning 4
The act of something operating when something else is at a peak.
The act of generating extra electricity while demand for it is at a peak (e.g., at certain times of day, in very hot weather, in very cold weather).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Currently their best stopgap for peaking in this region is a vast fleet of small diesel gensets, which many residents are furious about.
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verb
Meaning 5
present participle and gerund of peak
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
Etymology
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