Definitions

1. verb

to call or summon (someone) to come near

“She beckoned him to come closer to the window.”

2. noun

a call or summons to come near, especially one made with a gesture or movement of the hand

“The beckoning of the crowd to the stage was done with a loud voice and a wave of the hand.”

3. noun

a small stream or river

“The village is situated on the banks of the beck.”

4. verb

to flow or move gently, typically in a small stream

“The beck flowed quietly through the valley.”