duck
Definition
- n. small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
- n. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
- n. flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
- n. a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
Word forms
- Past tense
- ducked
- Present participle
- ducking
- Past participle
- ducked
- Third person singular
- ducks
Example sentences
n.
We saw a duck swimming in the pond.
vi.
He had to duck quickly to avoid the flying ball.
vt.
She ducked her head under the water to see the fish.