adjective
- having small holes or pits caused by decay or insect damage (especially in wood)
Usage: forestry; woodworking
Examples
- The pecky cypress wood had distinctive holes that made it popular for rustic furniture.
- We had to reject several boards because they were too pecky for construction use.
- The pecky texture of the wood panel added character to the cabin wall.
- Insects had left the timber pecky and unsuitable for fine carpentry.
- The lumber yard sold pecky cedar at a discount due to its imperfections.
- Despite being pecky, the wood was still structurally sound for the project.