# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | beck | England | In England, 'beck' is a colloquial term for a gesture or signal, as in 'give me a beck' meaning 'give me a sign or indication'. | 1 |
2 | beck | UK | A beck refers to a stream or small river, often used in place names like 'Beckford' or 'Oakbeck'. | 1 |
3 | beck | United Kingdom | Beck refers to a small brook or stream, often used in place names like 'Beckford' or 'Beckingham'. | 1 |
4 | beck | United Kingdom | The term 'beck' is commonly used as a short form of the surname 'Beckham', particularly in reference to David Beckham, the famous footballer. | 1 |
5 | beckon | United Kingdom | Common gesture to attract someone's attention | 1 |