ducks
noun · verb
Form of duck , plural of duck.
Simple meaning
Flesh of a duck.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
duhksIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʌks
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of duck
Flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
plural of duck
The flesh of a duck used as food.
plural of duck
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
plural of duck
A heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
verb
third-person singular of duck
To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
third-person singular of duck
To lower (something) into water; to thrust or plunge under liquid and suddenly withdraw.
third-person singular of duck
To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
third-person singular of duck
To surreptitiously leave a rubber duck on someone's parked Jeep as an act of kindness.
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