ånd — meaning in English

English meaning

• canard noun A story or rumour that is untrue, often spread on purpose to mislead people.
• duck noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
• ghost noun The soul of a dead person believed to appear to or haunt the living.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

ånd is used for these senses in English:

• canard A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
• duck Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
• ghost A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.

canard — full definition

1. noun A story or rumour that is untrue, often spread on purpose to mislead people.
2. noun An aircraft design where the main steering and balancing surfaces sit ahead of the wings, not behind them.
3. noun A small flat wing-like part fitted near the nose of a plane to help steer and balance it.
4. noun A small wing-shaped fitting on a vehicle that helps keep it steady.

duck — full definition

1. noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
2. verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
3. verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
4. noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.

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