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cane — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • duck noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.

Senses

cane is used for these senses in English:

  • duck An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
  • duck Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

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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