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drake

drake

123 7.5
An adult male duck, often with bright feathers
  • noun
  • /dreɪk/
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  • The drake swam gracefully across the pond, its vibrant feathers catching the sunlight.

Examples

  • The Drake well created an oil rush motivated by the prospect of sudden riches.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Citizens of Titusville traced their own prosperity to Drake's hard work, determination, and resourcefulness.

    Academic text (2009)

  • In 1959, the Pennsylvania Legislature gave Drake a posthumous commission in the state's National Guard.

    Academic text (2009)

  • During the migration season, many drakes gather in the wetlands searching for mates.

  • The hunter spotted a drake among the reeds and prepared to take a shot.

Compounds

wood drake
  • US
9.9

A male duck with bright colourful feathers found in North America

Surface Forms

drake singular
drakes plural

Etymology

Drake for a male duck comes from an old German word meaning 'male duck'. A helpful way to remember it is that drake was once also used for a 'dragon', so you can picture a bold, colorful male duck like a little dragon and remember that drake means an adult male duck.