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ruddy duck vs duck

duck vs ruddy duck

ruddy duck and duck both are nouns.

ruddy duck is not a verb while duck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruddy duck Yes No No No
duck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, duck is a hypernym of ruddy duck; that is, duck is a word with a broader meaning than ruddy duck:
  • ruddy duck: reddish-brown stiff-tailed duck of North America and northern South America
  • duck: small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
ruddy duck (noun) duck (noun)
reddish-brown stiff-tailed duck of North America and northern South America small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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
ruddy duck (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 ruddy duck and duck

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