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duck
Part of speech: NounA common swimming bird with short neck and legs and flat bill; the female of this bird, as distinguished from the male, or drake; a strong linen or cotton material.
Part of speech: VerbTo plunge the head under water and then withdraw it quickly; bob the head.
Part of speech: VerbTo dip or plunge under water; throw into water; wet thoroughly.
Usage examples "duck":- Bragg had retreated to his new line along Duck River. - "Raiding with Morgan", Byron A. Dunn.
- I can manage a chicken, or a duck, but this is beyond me altogether." - "With Moore At Corunna", G. A. Henty.
- The duck came to them, and Hansel seated himself on its back, and told his sister to sit by him. - "Household Tales by Brothers Grimm", Grimm Brothers.