duckbill

noun

duck·​bill ˈdək-ˌbil How to pronounce duckbill (audio)

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This jacket offers a power mesh lining, duckbill hood, and a durable exterior designed to withstand heavy rain. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2024 The floor-length strapless gown is almost entirely constructed from metal duckbill (or alligator) hair clips. Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023 The duckbill spoiler is also new and extends over the wheel arches, giving the car a slightly more pronounced stance. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 22 June 2023 The front hood, door mirror caps, upper and lower side air intakes, and Gurney flap on the duckbill are all swapped for carbon-fiber replacements. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 10 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for duckbill 

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of duckbill was in 1840

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“Duckbill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duckbill. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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duckbill

noun
duck·​bill ˈdək-ˌbil How to pronounce duckbill (audio)
: platypus

called also duck-billed platypus\ ˌdək-​ˌbil(d)-​ \

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