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duck Definition and Meaning in English (duck definition)

noun
Synonyms:waterfowl
Quick Answer • Definition

Duck definition: A common waterbird with a broad bill, short legs, and webbed feet, known for swimming and diving.

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Definitions of Duck

  1. 1noun

    A common waterbird with a broad bill, short legs, and webbed feet, known for swimming and diving.

  2. 2verb

    To lower one's head or body quickly, typically to avoid being hit or seen.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    A score of zero by a batsman in a game of cricket.

Example Sentences

casual

“The duck paddled calmly across the pond.”

casual

“He had to duck quickly to avoid the flying ball.”

casual

“The new player was out for a duck in his first match.”

Synonyms

waterfowl

Antonyms

risestand up

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseducked
past participleducked
present participleducking
pluralducks

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

like a duck to wateridiom

To do something very easily and naturally.

duck outphrasal_verb

To leave quickly and often secretly.

duck and coverexpression

To take shelter by crouching down, especially during an emergency.

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Duck definition: A common waterbird with a broad bill, short legs, and webbed feet, known for swimming and diving.
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'Duck' translates to 'duck' in English. Duck definition: A common waterbird with a broad bill, short legs, and webbed feet, known for swimming and diving.
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