ducke

Noun (1)

duck (plural ducks)

1. A cave passage containing water with low, or no, airspace.

Noun (2)

duck (countable and uncountable, plural ducks or duck)

1. Any of certain aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet, distinguished from swans and geese by generally being smaller and shorter-necked.
   • 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, which also offers a vantage point for viewing the brocaded carps and ducks residing in the castle moat.2023 May 18, David McElhenney, “13 of Japan’s best castles”, in CNN
2. Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

   Synonyms:

   duckess

3. (uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.

   Synonyms:

   duckflesh, duckmeat

4. A batsman's score of zero after getting out. (Short for duck's egg.)
5. (slang) A playing card with the rank of two.

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