Definition of Dabbling duck

1. Noun. Any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling.

Exact synonyms: Dabbler
Generic synonyms: Duck
Antonyms: Diving Duck

Definition of Dabbling duck

1. Noun. A duck that feeds by dabbling in shallow water including the mallard and teal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dabbling Duck

dabbawallah
dabbawallahs
dabbawallas
dabbed
dabber
dabbers
dabbing
dabbities
dabbity
dabble
dabbled
dabbler
dabblers
dabbles
dabbling
dabbling duck (current term)
dabbling ducks
dabblings
dabchick
dabchicks
dabigatran
daboia
daboias
dabs
dabster
dabsters
dacarbazine
daccha
dace
dacelike

Literary usage of Dabbling duck

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Read a Book by Jill Norris, Joy Evans (1997)
"Tail feathers up Head and bill down The dabbling duck Will not drown. It's looking for food, A tasty treat, A bit of duckweed Would be nice to eat. ..."

2. Environmental Indicators for Agriculture by SourceOECD (Online service) (2001)
"Ten years into the programme, dabbling duck populations had nearly reached the 1970s average, and diving duck populations had far surpassed it. ..."

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