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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

  • Textile
  • Material
  • Cloth

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

  • Duck's Egg

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

  • Duckling (noun)

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.

Related Words

  • Duckling (noun)
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