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Definition of ducks - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
birdwater birds with webbed feet and a broad beak
- The ducks quacked loudly at the pond..
2.
- How are you doing, ducks?
3.
sportsTECH. UK score of zero in cricketTECH. UK
- He was disappointed to get ducks in both innings..
4.
poker slangTECH. US pair of twos in pokerTECH. US
- He won the hand with ducks.
5.
maritimeDated UK light trousers worn by sailorsDated UK
- The sailors wore ducks in the tropics.
Images of ducks
water birds with webbed feet and a broad beak 
light trousers worn by sailors
Expressions with ducks
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organize affairs for efficient action
She needs to line up her ducks before the meeting.
used to say something is obviously true
Will you help me? Do ducks swim!
state of preparedness
Make sure you have your ducks in a row before the meeting.
rainy weather considered ideal for ducks
It's pouring outside, lovely weather for ducks.
rainy weather humorously described as suitable for ducks
It's pouring outside, definitely nice weather for ducks.
to seek opportunities where they are most likely found
She always hunts where the ducks are to close more deals.
water birds that swim and live on ponds or lakes
The pond was full of ducks and geese.
arrange or prepare things properly before action
She needs to get her ducks in a row before the meeting.
be organized and ready with all details arranged
She had her ducks in a row before the big presentation.
baserunners on base ready to score
With ducks on the pond, the team was close to winning.
rainy weather considered good for ducks
It's pouring outside, truly fine weather for ducks.
to hunt ducks in places where they are found
They go hunting where the ducks are every autumn.
reckless spending or wasting of resources
He made ducks and drakes of his inheritance.
Origin of ducks
Old English, duce (diver) + -s (plural)
Terms with ducks included in their meaning
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hunting
person who hunts ducks for sport or food
hunting
activity of pursuing and capturing ducks
animal sound
sound similar to ducks
sports
sport involving the pursuit of ducks
food
meat from domestic birds like chickens and ducks
hunting event
event where ducks are hunted for sport
animals
birds hunted or kept for food including ducks
bird
wild duck from which domestic ducks are descended
wild birds
any wild bird like ducks or swans
hunting
activity of hunting ducks
bird
any of various ducks found mainly on coastal waters
bird group
group of birds including ducks, geese, and swans
lure model
fake duck used to attract real ducks
birds
group of ducks on water
animal
group of young ducks
animals
describing a group of ducks swimming
hunting
object shaped like a duck used to attract real ducks
collective
all ducks collectively
animal
the nature or characteristics of ducks
duck feathers
soft feathers from eider ducks used as filling for quilts and pillows
hunting
the sport of hunting waterfowl like ducks and geese
weather
rainy weather considered ideal for ducks
weather
rainy weather humorously described as suitable for ducks
humorous
rainy weather considered good for ducks
Examples of ducks in a sentence
The ducks waddled in a line behind their mother. Good to see you, ducks! Come on, ducks, let's get going! The team suffered from too many ducks. Getting ducks in crucial matches hurt his confidence. She was thrilled to see ducks in her hand.
Ducks helped him secure the pot. He changed into ducks for the evening watch. Ducks were part of the traditional naval attire.
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- French:canard, ma poule, ...
- German:Enten, Schätzchen, ...
- Italian:anatre, tesoro, ...
- Spanish:ánades, cariño, ...
- Portuguese:patos, querida, ...
- Chinese:鸭子, 宝贝, ...
- Japanese:アヒル, ダックス, ...
- Arabic:بَط, عزيزي, ...
- Hebrew:בַּרְוָזִים, מוֹתֶק, ...
- Russian:утки, утята, ...
- Ukrainian:качки, дорогенька, ...
- Hindi:बत्तखें, डक्स, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of duck
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- 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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