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duckbill

duckbill

7.1
Having a beak or snout shaped like a duck's
  • adjective
  • /ˈdʌkˌbɪl/
translation icon : de pico de pato
  • The unique duckbill shape of the bird's beak helps it forage for food in the mud.

Examples

  • The mask's front is shaped like a duckbill to allow easier breathing.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of duckbill dinosaur in North America.

  • The duckbill platypus uses its sensitive beak to detect prey underwater.

  • The duckbill platypus is a fascinating creature.

  • Many birds, like the duckbill, have unique adaptations.

  • The duckbill platypus is easily recognized by its broad, flat snout.

  • Some species of duckbill dinosaurs had unique features that helped them adapt to their environment.

Synonyms

duck-billed
vsduckbill
2 5.9

Having a beak or snout like a duck's

is the same meaning but written without a hyphen

Surface Forms

duckbill positive

Morphology

duckbill = duck + bill (transparent) = duck + bill

The adjective is a direct attributive compound describing something that has a bill like a duck; meaning is transparent.

Etymology

Duckbill as an adjective simply combines duck and bill to mean 'having a beak like a duck', so when we call a dinosaur or a mask 'duckbill' we mean its front part is shaped like a duck's 'beak'.