domestic duck
Kept pond bird
A domestic duck is any duck bred and raised by humans, descended primarily from the mallard.
Unlike wild ducks, domestic breeds are kept for eggs, meat, down, or as pets.
They vary widely in appearance—from white Pekins to spotted Runners—and most cannot fly well due to selective breeding.
The domestic ducks waddled across the farmyard.
Small still body
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- paddlingStroking water with blades
- dabblingShallow, casual involvement
floating · webbed feet · waterfowl · freshwater · preening · buoyancy · ripples · aquatic plants
One who keeps company
- tameMade gentle, manageable
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
- ducklingImmature waterfowl offspring
hand-raised · quacking · following · affectionate · pampered · diaper · treats · bonding
Bird's lightweight covering
- moltShed outer covering
- downToward lower ground
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
- speculumMedical opening device
preening · coloration · breeding plumage · flight feathers · contour feathers · pinfeather · waterproofing · oil gland
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
- broodingAnxiously dwelling on something
- layingPutting down horizontally
- nestAnimal-built shelter for young
oviposition · yolk · albumen · candling · fertile · hatchling · duckling · eggshell
Poultry enclosure
- flockAnimals gathered together
- feedSupply with sustenance
- strawTube for sipping
- farmerOne who cultivates land
nesting · pecking · foraging · grain · paddock · shelter · husbandry · rural
Fake healer or fowl noise
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pond
Small still body
dabbling · floating · webbed feet · waterfowl · freshwater · preening · buoyancy · ripples · aquatic plants · reeds
companion
One who keeps company
- tameMade gentle, manageable
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
duckling · hand-raised · quacking · following · affectionate · pampered · diaper · treats · bonding · handleable
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
- moltShed outer covering
- downToward lower ground
- iridescenceColor shift from interference
speculum · preening · coloration · breeding plumage · flight feathers · contour feathers · pinfeather · waterproofing · oil gland · fluff
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
- broodingAnxiously dwelling on something
- layingPutting down horizontally
nest · oviposition · yolk · albumen · candling · fertile · hatchling · duckling · eggshell · nesting box
coop
Poultry enclosure
farmer · nesting · pecking · foraging · grain · paddock · shelter · husbandry · rural · pasture
quack
Fake healer or fowl noise
chatter · peeping · whistling · alarm call
Rouen
Norman capital on Seine
roasting
Cooking with dry heat
- confitMeat preserved in fat
- crispy skinBrowned, crunchy outer layer
- rendered fatFat melted from tissue
dark meat · giblets · foie gras · cassoulet · basting · carving · stuffing
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