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Duck: meaning, definitions and examples

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duck

 

[ dสŒk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.

Synonyms

bird, quack, waterbird

Examples of usage

  • They watched the ducks on the pond.
  • The ducklings followed their mother closely.
Context #2 | Verb

avoid

To quickly lower the head or the body in order to avoid being hit or seen.

Synonyms

avoid, dodge, evade

Examples of usage

  • He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
  • She had to duck behind the bushes to hide.

Translations

Translations of the word "duck" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคคเฅเคคเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bebek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ’ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrdek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kachna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaฤica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธญๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrdษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pato

Etymology

The word 'duck' originates from the Old English word 'duce', which is believed to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root 'dสฐewk-' meaning 'to dive'. The bird duck gets its name from its diving behavior in water. Over the centuries, the word has evolved to be used in various contexts, including as a verb meaning to avoid or evade.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,686 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.