Becks Meaning in English
word · lemma: beck
ˈbɛks
BEKS
bˈɛks
BEKS
Definition
'Becks' is the plural of 'beck,' meaning small streams or brooks, especially in northern England and Scotland.
Usage & Nuances
Regional and literary; 'beck' is chiefly used in Northern English dialects and is rare in daily modern conversation. Not to be confused with 'Becks' (the beer brand), which is a proper noun. Common in place names and rural descriptions.
Spanish: arroyos - riachuelosPortuguese (BR): riachos - córregosPortuguese (PT): riachos - córregosChinese (Simplified): 小溪 - 小河Chinese (Traditional): 小溪 - 小河Hindi: नदियाँ (छोटी) - नालेArabic: جداول صغيرة - أنهار صغيرةBengali: ছোট নদী - খালRussian: ручейки - потокиJapanese: 小川 - 小さな渓流Vietnamese: suối nhỏ - dòng suối nhỏKorean: 작은 개울 - 시냇물Turkish: derecik - küçük akarsuUrdu: چھوٹی ندیاں - نالےIndonesian: sungai kecil - anak sungai
Example Sentences
There are many becks running through the valley.
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Children played near the cool becks in summer.
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The becks are full after the rain.
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You’ll cross several becks on the way to the old mill.
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The sound of the becks makes the countryside peaceful.
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In northern England, many villages are named after nearby becks.
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