duck
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈdək// UK //dˈʌk// duck
n. a common water bird with short legs, a flat beak, and webbed feet. You often see them swimming in ponds or rivers.
n. a waterbird of the family Anatidae, typically characterised by a broad blunt bill, short legs, and webbed feet. The term is often used specifically for the female, while the male is called a drake.
The duck swims slowly across the pond.
We took some bread to the park to feed the ducks living in the lake.
While many species of duck are migratory, some populations remain in urban parks year-round as long as there is open water and a steady food supply.
Usage
The noun is countable when referring to the animal, but uncountable when referring to the meat as food.