dabbling duck

/ˌdæb(ə)lɪŋ dək/
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Definitions of dabbling duck
  1. noun
    any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling
    synonyms: dabbler
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    antonyms:
    diving duck
    any of various ducks of especially bays and estuaries that dive for their food
    type of:
    duck
    small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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