duck-billed platypus

One of the most persistent myths in American politics is the media-fueled concept of the lame duck.

It was no wonder that he felt quite at home in the duck-pond, which was made for web-footed folk.

It is interesting to notice a resemblance between this huge bird and our English wild duck or plover.

Perhaps it was as well that she allowed such responsibilities to slip past her like water running off the feathers of a duck.

Then Kip had to duck back into a darkened doorway as Carlson retraced his steps, and got back into his car.

(I mean the widow lady's whiskered companion)—I saw him eat pease with the very knife with which he had dissected the duck!