duck

[dʌk]

duck Definition

• 1. a common waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait
• 2. to lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or danger

Using duck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pond was full of ducks.

• Example

  He ducked to avoid being hit by the ball.

• Example

  She ducked behind the counter when the robbers entered the store.

duck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duck

• drake
• hen
• mallard
• teal
• waterbird

Antonyms for duck

• eagle
• hawk

Phrases with duck

• sitting duck

  a person or thing with no protection against an attack or other source of danger

  Example

  Without a security system, our house is like a sitting duck for burglars.

• dead duck

  a person or thing that is certain to fail or be destroyed

  Example

  The company's outdated business model makes it a dead duck in today's market.

• lame duck

  a person or thing that is powerless or ineffective, especially during a period of transition

  Example

  The outgoing president was a lame duck during the last few months of his term.

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Summary: duck in Brief

A 'duck' [dʌk] is a common waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait. It is also a verb meaning to lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or danger. Examples include 'The pond was full of ducks.' and 'He ducked to avoid being hit by the ball.' Phrases include 'sitting duck,' 'dead duck,' and 'lame duck.'