duck call

noun

: a device for imitating the calls of ducks

Examples of duck call in a Sentence

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Robertson founded Duck Commander, a business making duck calls and other duck hunting supplies. Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 In addition to duck calls, the company expanded into selling a variety of other products under other brand names, such as fishing equipment, deer calls and even truck accessories. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 25 May 2025 Phil founded Duck Commander, a company that made duck calls and other products. Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025 As the sky darkened and duck calls filled the sky, their number appeared as a shadowed cloud approaching the rice fields. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for duck call

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duck call was in 1872

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“Duck call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duck%20call. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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