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Peak.


1. (Nautical.) a. The upper, after corner of a trysail, spanker, or sprit-sail. [1644]

b. The upper end of a gaff. The national ensign is flown at the peak.

c. To top a gaff or yard more obliquely.

d. To raise the oars upright amidships.

e. The pointed bill beyond an anchor's palm.

2. The leathern front of a cap.

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