Duck (Noun)
Meaning 1
A heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Hikers relied on the duck canvas for their tent, as it was both durable and water-resistant.
- The old sailor's pants were made from a sturdy duck fabric that could withstand the rough seas.
- Camping enthusiasts often opt for duck clothing due to its breathability and resilience.
- The artist chose duck as the base material for her outdoor installation due to its texture and versatility.
- Outdoor gear manufacturers frequently use duck fabric for their products, given its excellent balance of weight and strength.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The inexperienced player walked back into the pavilion with a duck after being bowled by the opposing team's star bowler.
- Her promising start to the season was marred by a duck in the crucial match against their arch-rivals.
- Despite the challenging conditions, he faced his fears and managed to avoid a duck in the innings.
- Jones got out on a duck for the fourth consecutive match, triggering serious concerns about his batting form.
- Facing a menacing fast bowler, Smith's wicket fell on a duck as he watched his stumps being shattered to pieces.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A baby duck swam alongside its mother in the pond.
- The farmer raised ducks on his farm for their eggs and meat.
- Ducks waddled across the grassy field near the lake.
- A group of ducks flew overhead in formation during their migration.
- A lone duck glided across the calm surface of the lake.
Hyponyms
- Shoveller
- Dipper
- Wood Widgeon
- Butterball
- Wigeon
- Broadbill
- Oxyura Jamaicensis
- Pin-tailed Duck
- Bucephela Clangula
- Bluebill
- Aythya Americana
- Dabbler
- Cairina Moschata
- Bucephela Albeola
- Whistler
- Anas Acuta
- Anas Clypeata
- Anas Platyrhynchos
- Aix Sponsa
- Aix Galericulata
- Aythya Valisineria
- Anas Penelope
- Scaup Duck
- Musk Duck
- Anas Rubripes
- Aythya Ferina
- Canvasback Duck
- Summer Duck
Related Words
Meaning 4
Flesh of a duck (domestic or wild).
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The roasted duck was served as the main course at the banquet.
- She ordered the seared duck breast with a side of cherry compote.
- Duck satay is a popular street food in many Asian countries.
- The wild duck meat was marinated in a mixture of soy sauce and maple syrup before grilling.
- Peking duck is a classic Chinese dish that requires a specific preparation technique.