ducks

[dʌks]

ducks Definition

• 1. a common waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait
• 2. the flesh of a duck as food

Using ducks: Examples

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

• Example

  The ducks were swimming in the pond.

• Example

  I ordered roasted duck for dinner.

• Example

  The ducklings followed their mother closely.

ducks Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ducks

• waterfowl
• drake
• hen

Phrases with ducks

• 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.

• lame duck

  a person or thing that is powerless or ineffective

  Example

  The outgoing president was seen as a lame duck during his last few months in office.

• duck soup

  something that is very easy to do

  Example

  For someone with your experience, this job will be duck soup.

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Summary: ducks in Brief

The term 'ducks' [dʌks] refers to a common waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait. It can also refer to the flesh of a duck as food. Examples include 'The ducks were swimming in the pond.' and 'I ordered roasted duck for dinner.' Phrases like 'sitting duck' and 'duck soup' are used to describe vulnerability and ease, respectively.