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

  1. Beck as a noun (Norfolk, Northern English dialect):

    A stream or small river.

  1. 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."

  1. Beck as a verb (archaic):

    To nod or motion with the head.

  1. Beck as a noun:

    A vat.

  1. Beck as a noun:

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Spenser"

  1. 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.

  2. Creek as a noun (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US):

    A stream of water (often freshwater) smaller than a river and larger than a brook.

  3. Creek as a noun:

    Any turn or winding.

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