What does PECKY mean?

Pecky

1. Parts of Speech: adjective

2. Definitions: covered in or marked by small, shallow holes or depressions; worm-eaten or pitted

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɛki/, UK: /ˈpɛki/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "pecky" is believed to have originated from the verb "peck," which means to make small marks or depressions. It is commonly used to describe wood that has been damaged by wood-boring insects, such as beetles or termites. The term can also be used to describe any surface that is covered in small, shallow holes or depressions.

5. Synonyms: worm-eaten, pitted, porous, holey, gnawed

6. Related Words: decay, holes, marks, pits, scars

7. Example Sentences:

• The old barn was filled with pecky wood that had been damaged by termites.
• The surface of the moon is covered in pecky craters.
• He examined the pecky surface of the rock and concluded that it had been eroded by water.