Phrase guide

diving duck

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of the ducks that feed mainly by diving such as pochards and scaups, of species in tribe Aythyini.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Coordinate term: dabbling duck

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

any of various ducks of especially bays and estuaries that dive for their food

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: dabbling duck

Broader terms: duck

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: duikeend — duck that feeds by diving
  • German: Tauchente — duck that feeds by diving
  • Polish: kaczka nurkująca — duck that feeds by diving