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duck4

Pronunciation: /dʌk/

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Definition of duck

noun

[mass noun]

a strong linen or cotton fabric, used chiefly for work clothes and sails: cotton duck
(ducks) trousers made of duck.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Middle Dutch doek 'linen, linen cloth'; related to German Tuch 'cloth'

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Definition of duck in the US English dictionary

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