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Meaning of the word duck in English

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duck

US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
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Noun

1.

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.

Example:
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The duck swam gracefully across the pond.
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We fed the ducks at the park.

Verb

1.

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

Example:
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He had to duck to avoid the low branch.
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She quickly ducked behind the counter.
Synonym:
stoopbendcrouchdodgeevade
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