diving duck
noun
any of numerous ducks, common in coastal bays and river mouths, that typically dive from the water's surface for their food (contrasted with dabbling duck).
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Nearby words
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Origin of diving duck
First recorded in 1805–15
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British Dictionary definitions for diving duck
diving duck
noun
any of various ducks, such as the pochard, scaup, redhead, and canvasback, that inhabit bays, estuaries, lakes, etc, and can dive and swim beneath the surface of the water
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