Startled by the low-hanging branch, Maria duck-shoved the toddler behind her to protect him from the blow.

She had to duck-shove her way through the crowded hallway to catch the last train.

A lone mud duck skimmed the marsh at dawn, its spoon-shaped bill sifting through the shallow water for food.

I spotted tree ducks nesting in the old oak at dawn.

Before sunrise, the hunters arranged the decoy ducks along the flooded field to attract waterfowl.

He set a decoy duck by the pond to attract migrating birds.

She ordered Peiping duck for the banquet, and everyone praised its crispy skin.

When the bird rose, his duck ague gripped him and his hands trembled on the shotgun.

Every summer, my family drives to Black Duck to fish along the rugged coastline and visit old friends.

We booked a duck tour to see the city from both the streets and the river.