peek

peek at (someone or something)

To get a quick, cursory, often sneaky or surreptitious look at someone or something. I peeked at the boss's computer and saw an email about a possible round of layoffs coming up. Campus guards caught him trying to peek at the women getting changed in their locker rooms.
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peek in on (someone or something)

To go in some place to have a very quick or cursory look or examination at someone or something. I just want to peek in on the office and make sure everything is running smoothly without me. A: "Should we go back and peek in on the kids one last time before we go out?" B: "No, the babysitter has everything under control."
See also: on, peek

peek in(to something)

To peer, glimpse, or glance in(to something) quickly, shyly, or inconspicuously. The secretary peeked in and disappeared just as quickly when she realized people were in the room. He peeked into the box and saw that his wife had gotten him a new watch for Christmas.
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peek out (from something)

1. To reveal one's eyes and peer out from under, beneath, or behind something. All I could see were two little eyes peeking out. The child peeked out from under the blanket, and then hid herself just as quickly when she caught me looking. It wasn't until I saw the cat peeking out from behind the sofa that I realized why my allergies were acting up.
2. To be revealed in a small spot when most of the person or thing remains concealed. They covered the mural up with thick black paint, but a few small streaks of color still peeked out. Though it was still hiding in the crate, I could see the animal's bushy tail poking out. A bit of sunshine peeked out from behind the clouds.
See also: out, peek

peek out of (something)

1. To glance or peer outward shyly or quickly from inside of something. We peeked out of our room when we heard our parents fighting. I saw the kitten peek out of the pile of blankets before she darted back under.
2. To be revealed partially from within something. All I could see was the animal's bushy tail peeking out of the dark crate. There's little bit of your shirt peeking out of the bottom of your suit jacket.
See also: of, out, peek

peek over (something)

1. To glance or peer shyly, quickly, or inconspicuously over the top of something. We peeked over the fence when we heard the neighbors start fighting. I caught the child peeking over the top of the sofa to see what was going on.
2. To be revealed partially above the top of something. All I could see was the man's head peeking over the top of the wall. Your underpants are peeking over the top of your jeans, Tom.
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peek through

1. To peer, glimpse, or glance through (something) quickly, shyly, or inconspicuously. I peeked through the curtains to see if the man was still lurking outside our house. I looked over at the door and could see a small child peeking through.
2. To be revealed partially through or from behind something. I went the whole day without realizing that my bra was peeking through my dress. I tried to cover up the graffiti with black paint, but there was still a bit of color peeking through.
See also: peek, through

peek under (something)

1. To peer, glimpse, or glance under (something) quickly, shyly, or inconspicuously. I peeked under the rug to see if my toddler had hidden anything there. Sarah was peeking under the curtains trying to find our cat.
2. To be revealed partially from underneath something. I hate the way my shirt peeks under my jacket like that! I tried to cover up the graffiti with black paint, but there was still a bit of color peeking under it.
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peek underneath (something)

1. To peer, glimpse, or glance under (something) quickly, shyly, or inconspicuously. I peeked underneath the rug to see if my toddler had hidden anything there. Sarah was peeking underneath the curtains trying to find our cat.
2. To be revealed partially from underneath something. I hate the way my shirt peeks underneath my jacket like that! I tried to cover up the graffiti with black paint, but there was still a bit of color peeking underneath it.
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take a peek at (someone or something)

To get a quick, cursory, often sneaky or surreptitious look at someone or something. I took a peek at the boss's computer, and it looks like there's a round of layoffs on the way. Campus guards caught him trying to take a peek at the women getting changed in their locker rooms.
See also: peek, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

peek at someone or something

to sneak a glimpse at someone or something. Now, don't peek at me while I am changing my shirt. I peeked at the dessert you made. It looks delicious.
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peek in

(on someone or something) to glance quickly into a place to see someone or something. Would you please peek in on the baby?
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peek in(to something)

to steal a quick glimpse into something. Sam peeked into the oven to see what was cooking. Laura opened the oven door and peeked in.
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peek out

 (from behind someone or something)
1. to look outward from behind someone or something. A shy kitten peeked out from behind the sofa. I looked toward the back of the sofa just as a little cat face peeked out.
2. to show just a little bit with the rest concealed behind someone or something. A bit of yellow peeked out from behind the tree, so we knew Frank was hiding there. We saw a flash of Frank's yellow shirt peek out.
See also: out, peek

peek out

 (from underneath someone or something)
1. to look outward from beneath someone or something. A small furry face peeked out from underneath the sofa. At the base of the sofa, a cat peeked out.
2. to show just a little bit with the rest concealed under someone or something. Her petticoat peeked out from underneath her skirt. Her skirt was a tad too short and a little bit of her slip peeked out.
See also: out, peek

peek out of something

 (at someone or something)
1. to be inside of something and take a look out. A pair of glimmering eyes peeked out of the darkened room at the two people standing at the door. I peeked out of my room at the eerie shadows in the hallway. Jerry peeked out of the bathroom to see if anyone was looking.
2. [for a little bit of something] to be revealed with the rest concealed within. A bit of white skin peeked out beneath his pants cuff.
See also: of, out, peek

peek over something

 
1. to examine something with a quick glance. I really can't say how good the story was. I only peeked over it. I peeked over your manuscript, and it looks good.
2. to raise up and look over some barrier. I peeked over the wall and saw the lovely garden. Don't peek over the sofa and let Roger see you. It will ruin the surprise.
See also: over, peek

peek through

 (something)
1. to peer or glimpse through something. I'll just peek through your picture album. I'll study it more carefully later. I only have time to peek through. I would like to spend more time with it later.
2. [for something] to become slightly visible through something. Mary, the lace of your slip is peeking throughyour blouse! Some lace is peeking through.
See also: peek, through

peek under something

to sneak a little glance beneath something. I peeked under the table, hoping to see the dog waiting therefor the part of my dinner I wasn't going to eat. Peek under the chair and see if the cat is there.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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  • peek at (someone or something)
  • take a peek at (someone or something)
  • peep at
  • peep at (someone or something)
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  • stack the cards
  • stack the cards (against someone or something)
  • steal a march
  • steal a march on somebody
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The average tensile strengths of the MWCNTs/PEEK nano-composite and the pure PEEK are measured to be 133.71 MPa and 88.45 MPa, respectively, and the tensile strength enhancement from the dispersion of 6.5 wt% MWCNTs in the matrix reaches 51.2%, indicating the MWCNTs are capable of carrying and transferring load from matrix in small-scale samples.
Study of Tensile Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polyether Ether Ketone Polymer Composites at the Nanoscale
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Radiological and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: Comparing titanium and PEEK (polyetheretherketone) cages
Solubility parameter of PEEK has been reported to be in the range of 18-20 MPa [14].
Stability of Amorphous PEEK in Organic Solvents
Woodard, M.D., chairman of Vallum's Medical Advisory Board, commented, "Receiving the first FDA clearance for a PEEK interbody fusion device incorporating nanotechnology is a tremendous milestone for Vallum.
FDA OKs First Nanotechnology PEEK Devices for Spinal Intervertebral Fusion
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Malposition of Cage in Minimally Invasive Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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One of polymers, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), has been introduced as bearing materials for TJAs because of its resistance to fatigue strain [3, 4].
Rapid Analyses of Polyetheretherketone Wear Characteristics by Accelerated Wear Testing with Microfabricated Surfaces for Artificial Joint Systems
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)polymer composites and all other High performance polymer composites reinforced with metal oxide or nitride such as BN, AlN, SiC, [Al.sub.2][O.su.3].Si[O.sub.2], [Si.sub.3][N.sub.4] and others will give a collection of unparalleled properties, which make them efficacious in aerospace bodies, electronics/microelectronics basis, automotive parts, marine structures, and biomedical applications [1].
The role of the hybrid of nanoparticle powders on bio-compatibility and mechanical properties of PEEK-PVDF nanocomposites for using in the biomedical applications
With the addition of Solvay Specialty Polymers' KetaSpire[R] polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer food-contact grades (which meet both U.S.
With the addition of Solvay Specialty Polymers' KetaSpire[R] polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer food-contact grades (which meet both U.S. Food & Drug Administration and EU Commission 10/2011 regulations), Austria-based Zell-Metall GmbH, a manufacturer of extruded engineering plastic stock shapes, has enhanced its Zellamid[R] 1500 PEEK product line
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Color-coded tubing is easy to identify