Dabbling Duck (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dabbling duck swam in the shallow waters of the pond, its feathers glistening in the sunlight.
- A group of dabbling ducks were seen upending in the lake, searching for aquatic plants to eat.
- The dabbling duck's distinctive quack echoed across the marsh as it foraged for food.
- Dabbling ducks are known to be social birds and are often found in large groups in wetlands.
- The dabbling duck's webbed feet propelled it through the water as it searched for insects and small crustaceans to eat.