duck
Translation
duck (bird), to duck (verb), dodge
Examples
We saw a duck on the pond.
We saw a duck on the pond.
He had to duck to avoid the ball.
He had to duck to avoid the ball.
Grammar Patterns
a duck (noun) a type of bird A duck is swimming in the lake.
to duck ((down)) (verb) to lower your head or body You'll have to duck down to get through.
Similar Words
Noun synonyms: waterfowl, drake; Verb synonyms: dodge, bob, evade
Etymology
The noun is from Old English 'dūce' (a ducker), and the verb from 'dūcan' (to dive). The bird is named for its diving action.
Memory Tips
Picture a duck on a pond suddenly ducking its head under the water. The animal's name is the same as the action.