What does DUCKS mean?

1. Plural form of duck, a common waterbird with a broad, flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet.
2. Third person singular present tense of duck, to lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or missile, or to avoid being seen.

• US: /dʌks/
• UK: /dʌks/

The word "ducks" originated from the Middle English word "duk" which means "diver". It has been used in English language since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to refer to the waterbird and its plural form is used to refer to more than one duck. The verb "duck" has been used in English since the 16th century to mean "to lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or missile, or to avoid being seen".

• Waterbird
• Drake
• Dabbler

• Cluck
• Quack
• Swans

• The ducks were swimming in the pond.
• He ducks every time he hears a loud noise.