Looking for the meaning of the word DUCK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DUCK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Duck
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English duce, from the Germanic base of duck (expressing the notion of ‘diving bird’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.
Short Definition:waterbird
Definition:
a pure white thin-shelled bivalve mollusc found off the Atlantic coasts of America.
Short Definition:white mollusc
Definition:
an amphibious transport vehicle
Short Definition:amphibious transport vehicle
Examples:- visitors can board an amphibious duck to explore the city
Word: Duck
Speech Type: Verb
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