noun

canvasback

canvasback

We saw a canvasback swimming on the lake.

We saw a canvasback swimming on the lake.

((a/the)) canvasback A canvasback is a type of diving duck.

Synonyms: (other ducks) mallard, teal, pochard

Named for the male's pale back, which looks like canvas fabric. It's a compound of 'canvas' + 'back'.

Imagine a duck carrying a rolled-up artist's canvas on its back.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.