duck

US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
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Ente

a waterbird with a broad bill, short legs, and webbed feet, typically smaller than a swan or goose and able to swim and dive but spend much of its time on land.

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The duck swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Ente schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
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We fed the ducks at the park.
Wir fütterten die Enten im Park.
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ducken, ausweichen

to lower the head or the body quickly to avoid a blow or to hide.

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He had to duck to avoid the low branch.
Er musste ducken, um den niedrigen Ast zu vermeiden.
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She quickly ducked behind the counter.
Sie duckte sich schnell hinter den Tresen.
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