canvasback
Translation
canvasback
Examples
We saw a canvasback swimming on the lake.
We saw a canvasback swimming on the lake.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) canvasback A canvasback is a type of diving duck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (other ducks) mallard, teal, pochard
Etymology
Named for the male's pale back, which looks like canvas fabric. It's a compound of 'canvas' + 'back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a duck carrying a rolled-up artist's canvas on its back.