duck
11 points
English
4 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,617
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
noun
small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈʌk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural ducks
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A pet; a darling. Shak.” web-def
- “small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs” wn-def
- “The light clothes worn by sailors in hot climates.” web-def
- “to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away” wn-def
- “Which of these is NOT a Disney cartoon character” otdb
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