DUCK
/dʌk/
4-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DUCK
verb
- To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
- To quickly lower (the head) in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
noun
- An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
- Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
noun
- A person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled.
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An elected official who has lost the recent election or is not eligible for reelection and is marking time until leaving office.
"Congressman Jones was a lame duck and did not vote on many issues that were important to his constituents."
noun
- A tightly-woven cotton fabric used as sailcloth.
- (in plural) Trousers made of such material.
noun
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A term of endearment; pet; darling.
"And hold-fast is the only dog, my duck (William Shakespeare - The Life of King Henry the Fifth, Act 2, Scene 3)."
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Dear, mate (informal way of addressing a friend or stranger).
"Ay up duck, ow'a'tha?"
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About the word DUCK
Is "DUCK" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DUCK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DUCK" worth?
In Scrabble, "DUCK" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "DUCK" mean?
To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
Does "DUCK" have any anagrams?
No, "DUCK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.