Definition of duck

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Duck (v. t.) Any bird of the subfamily Anatinae, family Anatidae..

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Shovel-nosed :: Shovel-nosed (a.) Having a broad, flat nose; as, the shovel-nosed duck, or shoveler..
Ringbill :: Ringbill (n.) The ring-necked scaup duck; -- called also ring-billed blackhead. See Scaup.
Widgeon :: Widgeon (n.) Any one of several species of fresh-water ducks, especially those belonging to the subgenus Mareca, of the genus Anas. The common European widgeon (Anas penelope) and the American widgeon (A. Americana) are the most important species. The latter is called also baldhead, baldpate, baldface, baldcrown, smoking duck, wheat, duck, and whitebelly..
Monotremata :: Monotremata (n. pl.) A subclass of Mammalia, having a cloaca in which the ducts of the urinary, genital, and alimentary systems terminate, as in birds. The female lays eggs like a bird. See Duck mole, under Duck, and Echidna..
Skunktop :: Skunktop (n.) The surf duck.
Castigatory :: Castigatory (n.) An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a ducking stool, or trebucket..
Brace :: Brace (n.) A pair; a couple; as, a brace of ducks; now rarely applied to persons, except familiarly or with some contempt..
Splitter :: Split-tail (n.) The pintail duck.
Tufted :: Tufted (a.) Adorned with a tuft; as, the tufted duck..
Duck-billed :: Duck-billed (a.) Having a bill like that of a duck.
Duckbill :: Duckbill (n.) See Duck mole, under Duck, n..
Ringneck :: Ringneck (n.) The ring-necked duck.
Duck's-bill :: Duck's-bill (a.) Having the form of a duck's bill.
Hareld :: Hareld (n.) The long-tailed duck.
Platypus :: Platypus (n.) The duck mole. See under Duck.
Sea Widgeon :: Sea widgeon () The pintail duck.
Ducking :: Ducking () n. & a., from Duck, v. t. & i..
Duck :: Duck (n.) A pet; a darling.
Dunbird :: Dunbird (n.) An American duck; the ruddy duck.
Sea Pheasant :: Sea pheasant () The pintail duck.
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