The German word "Schnabel" refers to a bird's beak, and there are several synonyms that can be used to describe different types of beaks. For example, a "Schnauze" can refer to a blunt, short beak like that of a duck or goose. A "Sporn" is a sharp, pointed beak like that of a raptor or eagle. A "Zinke" is a hooked beak, such as that of a parrot or some types of owls. Other synonyms include "Kammschnabel" (comb-like beak), "Krokodilschnabel" (crocodile-like beak), and "Aaskrähe" (carrion crow). Depending on the context, any of these synonyms could be used to describe a bird's beak in German.