- diving duck
- noun Date: 1813 any of various ducks (as a bufflehead) that frequent deep waters and obtain their food by diving
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diving duck
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diving duck — noun a duck which typically feeds by diving underwater, such as a pochard or goldeneye … English new terms dictionary
diving duck — /ˈdaɪvɪŋ dʌk/ (say duyving duk) noun any of various ducks of the tribe Aythini, including sea ducks, bay ducks and mergansers, that feed by diving underneath the surface of the water. Compare dabbling duck …
diving duck — div′ing duck n. orn any of numerous ducks that dive from the water s surface for their food (contrasted with dabbling duck). • Etymology: 1805–15 … From formal English to slang
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Duck-baiting — by Henry Alken circa 1820 Duck baiting is a blood sport involving the baiting of ducks. Contents 1 Overview … Wikipedia
