Phrase guide

dabbling duck

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One of the ducks of species in subfamily Anatinae, that feed by dabbling in shallow water, including mallards and teals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dabbler

Antonyms: diving duck

Broader terms: duck

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: grondeleend — duck that feeds by dabbling
  • Finnish: puolisukeltajasorsa — duck that feeds by dabbling
  • German: Gründelente — duck that feeds by dabbling
  • Hungarian: réceformák — duck that feeds by dabbling
  • Navajo: táłkááʼ naalʼeełí — duck that feeds by dabbling
  • Polish: kaczka właściwa — duck that feeds by dabbling