DUCK
/dʌk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of DUCK
To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
To quickly lower (the head) in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
To lower (something) into water; to thrust or plunge under liquid and suddenly withdraw.
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
The flesh of a duck used as food.
A person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled.
An elected official who has lost the recent election or is not eligible for reelection and is marking time until leaving office.
"Congressman Jones was a lame duck and did not vote on many issues that were important to his constituents."
Examples of DUCK in a Sentence
- "Congressman Jones was a lame duck and did not vote on many issues that were important to his constituents."
- "And hold-fast is the only dog, my duck (William Shakespeare - The Life of King Henry the Fifth, Act 2, Scene 3)."
- "Ay up duck, ow'a'tha?"
Word Details
Is DUCK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUCK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DUCK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DUCK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DUCK
1 words from the letters in DUCK
3-letter words
How to Use DUCK in Word Games
DUCK is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DUCK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DUCK to find 1 additional valid words.