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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
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
tonóg
noun
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
túcán
noun
A tightly-woven cotton fabric used as sailcloth.
tum
verb
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
seachain
verb
(transitive, figurative) To evade doing something, especially something considered a responsibility.

What does "duck" mean?

  1. noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
    "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
  2. verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
    "He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
  3. verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
    "The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
  4. 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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