ducks

ducks · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of duck; waterbirds with broad flat bills and webbed feet.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of duck (verb).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    like ducks to water — Taking to something naturally and easily
  • •
    get one's ducks in a row — To organize one's affairs
  • •
    sitting ducks — Easy targets

Related words

See also: bird, duck, goose
Synonyms: mallards, waterfowl

Etymology

Plural of duck, from Old English duce ("diver").