OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 1872

duck

/dʌk/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
carraco • corco • corío • parro • pato • quetro • ánade
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
Matsumoto Castle exhibits the architecture of both war and peace, from its steep wooden stairs, hidden inner levels and archer’s perches to the moon-viewing room added in 1630, whi…
The payment processor’s layoffs and the curious incident of the duck were first reported by Business Insider.
pata
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
pato
The flesh of a duck used as food.
cero
A batsman's score of zero after getting out. (Short for duck's egg.)
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