Definition of duck - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalswater bird with a flat bill and webbed feet
- The duck swam gracefully across the pond.
2.
cuisinemeat from a water bird often roasted or grilled
- We had roasted duck for dinner.
3.
movementquick lowering of the head or body
- He did a quick duck to avoid the ball..
4.
- Come here, my little duck.
5.
sportsTECH. UK score of zero by a batsman in cricketTECH. UK
- He was disappointed to get a duck in the match.
6.
fabricTECH. heavy cotton fabric used for clothing and tentsTECH.
- The tent was made of durable duck.
Verb
1.
movementintr. lower the head or body quicklyintr.
- She ducked under the low branch.
2.
avoidanceintr. move quickly to avoid being hitintr.
- He ducked as the ball flew past.
3.
watertr./intr. submerge briefly in watertr./intr.
- The child ducked under the waves.
4.
evasiontr. avoid a responsibility or dutytr.
- He tried to duck his chores.
5.
audiotr. US lower the volume of a soundtr. US
- The engineer ducked the music during the dialogue.
Images of duck
water bird with a flat bill and webbed feet 
meat from a water bird often roasted or grilled 
quick lowering of the head or body 
heavy cotton fabric used for clothing and tents
Expressions with duck
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something completely ineffective
His new strategy turned out to be a dead duck..
avoid a responsibility or duty
She managed to duck out of doing the dishes again..
elected official with reduced power after losing election
The president became a lame duck after the election.
person with astounding good luck
She won the lottery again, what a lucky duck!
move quickly to avoid being hit
The boxer had to duck and dive to dodge the punches.
avoid dealing with a problem or question
The politician tried to duck the issue during the debate.
obvious or unconcealed target
The parked car was a sitting duck for thieves.
something harmful that does not affect or hurt someone
His insults were like water off a duck's back to her.
achieve a first success after a series of failures
After ten attempts, she finally broke her duck and won the match.
used to emphasize an obvious answer
Is the sky blue? Can a duck swim?
crouch and protect oneself from danger
During the drill, students were told to duck and cover.
move quickly to hide from danger or harm
When the alarm sounded, everyone ducked for cover.
leave quickly to avoid something
He tried to duck out of the meeting early.
adapt to new things very easily and naturally
She took to the new job like a duck to water.
unusual person with peculiar characteristics
Everyone thought he was an odd duck at the party.
used to suggest something is what it seems
If it looks like a duck, it probably is.
introduces a condition suggesting something is what it appears to be
If it quacks like a duck, we should call it a duck.
extremely secure or firmly closed without any looseness
The lid was tight as a duck's ass, no chance of spilling.
reasoning method using observable characteristics
The detective used the duck test to identify the suspect.
egg laid by a duck
She made an omelette with a duck egg.
person who hunts ducks for sport or food
The duck hunter set out before dawn.
activity of pursuing and capturing ducks
Duck hunting requires patience and skill.
move in a crouched position like a duck
He duck walked across the stage during the performance.
toy duck made of rubber or plastic
The child played with a rubber duck in the bath.
Origin of duck
Old English, duce (diver)
Terms with duck included in their meaning
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animal sounds
imitating the sound of a duck
animal
make the characteristic sound of a duck
Chinese food
preserved duck egg soaked in brine
safety
duck or take cover to avoid harm
animal
sound made by a duck
animal
sound made by a duck
bird
wild duck from which domestic ducks are descended
duck-like walk
awkward, swaying walk of a duck or similar bird
bird
medium-sized sea duck with golden-yellow eyes
children
child's word for a duck
wildlife
North American duck with a reddish-brown head
birds
small freshwater duck with bright colors
culinary delicacy
fatty liver of a duck or goose prepared as food
bird
type of diving duck found in northern regions
male duck
male of this species, distinguished by colorful plumage
animal
semi-aquatic mammal with a duck-like bill
sea duck
large sea duck with soft down feathers
waterfowl species
small North American diving duck
Australian duck
brown diving duck native to Australia
ornithology
type of duck
ornithology
small North American duck with bushy head plumage
birds
small colorful sea duck found along coasts
ruddy duck
type of duck with reddish-brown plumage
wildlife id
North American duck species with green eye stripe and white forehead
Examples of duck in a sentence
The duck quacked loudly in the early morning. The chef prepared a delicious duck with orange sauce. Duck is a popular choice for festive meals. The sudden duck saved him from the flying object. Her quick duck under the table was impressive. Are you all right, duck?
Thanks for helping me, duck. The batsman was out for a duck again. Scoring a duck in the finals was disappointing. She sewed a jacket using duck for extra warmth. The sails were crafted from sturdy duck. He had to duck to avoid the flying ball. The cat ducked behind the sofa when it heard a noise. She ducked under the table to avoid the flying toy. They ducked just in time to miss the low branch. She ducked quickly to avoid the splash. He ducked into the pool for a moment. She tried to duck the meeting by calling in sick. They ducked their responsibilities by blaming others. Duck the background track before the announcement. The podcast software ducks music when anyone speaks.
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- French:canard, se baisser, ...
- German:Ente, ducken, ...
- Italian:anatra, abbassarsi, ...
- Spanish:pato, esquivar, ...
- Portuguese:pato, baixar-se, ...
- Chinese:鸭子, 闪避, ...
- Japanese:アヒル, くぐる, ...
- Arabic:بَطَّة, اِنْحَنَى, ...
- Hebrew:בַּרְוָז, לְהִתְכּוֹפֵף, ...
- Russian:утка, пригибаться, ...
- Ukrainian:качка, нахилитися, ...
- Hindi:बतख, झुकना, ...
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