schnabel

/ˈʃnaːbəl/ (SHNA-bel)

Definitions

1. noun

A beak, especially of a bird.

“The ornithologist examined the schnabel of the rare species.”

2. noun

A beak-shaped or pointed feature, such as the prow of a ship.

“The schnabel of the Viking longship cut through the waves.”

3. proper noun

A surname of German origin.

“Schnabel is a common surname in Germany and Austria.”

Synonyms

  • beak
  • snout

Antonyms

  • featureless
  • flat