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