duck in Irish
duck in Irish is lacha, tonóg, túcán — duck means a web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
duck in Irish
lacha
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
tonóg
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
túcán
A tightly-woven cotton fabric used as sailcloth.
tum
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
seachain
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.
What does "duck" mean?
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noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
"They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
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verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
"He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
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verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
"The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
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noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.
""Are you alright, duck?" the shopkeeper asked."
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duck in a sentence
- They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond.
- He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
- She ducked behind the sofa when the ball came flying at her.
- The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts.
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What is "duck" in Irish?
"duck" in Irish is lacha, tonóg, túcán. duck means: A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
How do you use "duck" in a sentence?
Example: "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond." In Irish, "duck" is lacha, tonóg, túcán.
Are there other ways to say "duck" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "duck": lacha, tonóg, túcán, tum, seachain.
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