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duckling vs duck

duck vs duckling

duckling and duck both are nouns.

duckling is not a verb while duck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
duckling Yes No No No
duck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, duck is a hypernym of duckling; that is, duck is a word with a broader meaning than duckling:
  • duckling: young duck
  • duck: small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
As nouns, duck is a hypernym of duckling; that is, duck is a word with a broader meaning than duckling:
  • duckling: flesh of a young domestic duck
  • duck: flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
duckling (noun) duck (noun)
young duck small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
flesh of a young domestic duck a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
duckling (verb) duck (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
submerge or plunge suddenly
dip into a liquid
Difference between duckling and duck

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