The difference between Beck and Creek
When used as nouns, beck means a stream or small river, whereas creek means a small inlet or bay, often saltwater, narrower and extending farther into the land than a cove.
Beck is also verb with the meaning: to nod or motion with the head.
check bellow for the other definitions of Beck and Creek
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Beck as a noun (Norfolk, Northern English dialect):
A stream or small river.
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Beck as a noun:
A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, especially as a call or command.
Examples:
"To be at the beck and call of someone."
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Beck as a verb (archaic):
To nod or motion with the head.
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Beck as a noun:
A vat.
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Beck as a noun:
Examples:
"rfquotek Spenser"
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Creek as a noun (British):
A small inlet or bay, often saltwater, narrower and extending farther into the land than a cove; a recess in the shore of the sea, or of a river; the inner part of a port that is used as a dock for small boats.
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Creek as a noun (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US):
A stream of water (often freshwater) smaller than a river and larger than a brook.
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Creek as a noun:
Any turn or winding.