pato — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

pato is used for these senses in English:

• drake A male duck.
• duck Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

drake — full definition

1. noun A male duck.
2. noun A dragon, especially a smaller or lesser one in folklore and fantasy fiction.
3. noun A type of small cannon, or an old beaked warship such as a Viking longship.

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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