diving duck

noun

1. any of numerous ducks, common in coastal bays and river mouths, that typically dive from the water's surface for their food ( dabbling duck ).

diving duck

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of diving duck¹

First recorded in 1805–15