Meaning
a bird that lives by water and has webbed feet (= feet with skin between the toes), a short neck, and a large beak:
A duck is a common water bird with webbed feet and a flat bill. As a verb, it means to lower your head quickly to avoid a hit, or to dodge a duty. It also refers to a zero score in cricket or a heavy cotton fabric.
- The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread.
- a duck pond
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