Strike sharply with the beak (4)

I believe the answer is:

peck

(Other definitions for peck that I've seen before include "Perfunctory kiss" , "Nibble" , "quantity of dry stuff" , "Have listless go at" , "Country; letter I (radio communications)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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