Peak

pek, n. A point; the end of anything that terminates in a point; the sharp top of a hill or mountain. Peacock. < (Naut.) KTn: The upper, outer corner of a sail extended by a gaff or yard; extremity of the yard or gaff. — v. t. [peaked (pekt), peaking.] (Naut.) To raise to a position perpendicular or nearly so.