wild duck

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Refers to a duck living in its natural environment, not domesticated.

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Examples (10)

  • A flock of wild ducks flew south for the winter.
  • The photographer captured a stunning image of a wild duck landing on the lake.
  • Hunting wild ducks is a regulated activity in this region.
  • The flavor of wild duck is much richer and gamier than that of farmed duck.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for preserving the natural habitat of the wild duck.
  • Through his binoculars, he could see a wild duck tending to its ducklings.
  • Unlike its domestic counterparts, a wild duck must forage for all of its food.
  • The pond was a popular nesting spot for the local wild duck population.
  • He wrote a children's story about a brave little wild duck.
  • The sudden noise startled the wild duck, causing it to take flight immediately.