anka — meaning in English

English meaning

• canard noun A story or rumor that is untrue, often spread on purpose to mislead people.
• duck noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
• widow noun A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.

Senses

anka is used for these senses in English:

• canard A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
• duck An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.

canard — full definition

1. noun A story or rumor 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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