PEAK
Peak, v. t. (Naut.)
Defn: To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular.
PEAKED
Peaked, a.
1. Pointed; ending in a point; as, a peaked roof.
2. (Oftener
Defn: Sickly; not robust. [Colloq.]
PEAKING
Peak"ing, a.
1. Mean; sneaking. [Vulgar]
2. Pining; sickly; peakish. [Colloq.]
PEAKISH
Peak"ish, a.