Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duck
noun/verb
/dʌk/
Definition
A waterbird with a broad body, short legs, and a relatively long neck and bill.
Examples
- The duck swam gracefully across the pond.
- He had to duck quickly to avoid the low-hanging branch.
Meaning
Duck refers to both the bird itself and can also be used to describe the action of lowering the body quickly to avoid something.
Synonyms
- Bird (for the noun use)
- Dodge (for the verb use)
- Sidle
- Lower
