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| duck [ duk ] |
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1. (plural ducks or duck) common water bird: a common water bird with webbed feet, short legs, and a broad flat beak. It is found all over the world, with the exception of Antarctica. Family Anatidae.
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2. female duck: a female duck.
See also drake
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3. duck as food: the flesh of a duck when eaten as a food
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| [ Old English dūce, origin ?] |
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get or have your ducks all in a row to have organized your life or a specific task so that it runs smoothly
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take to something like a duck to water to have a natural talent for something (informal)
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