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Vocabulary Entry
drake
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A male duck, especially a domesticated duck.
Example Sentences
"The drake swam gracefully across the pond."
"We spotted a drake and its mate while hiking."
"The farmer raised several types of drakes on his property."
V
verb
To pursue or hunt waterfowl, especially ducks.
Example Sentences
"They draked along the riverbank hoping to catch birds."
"He loves to drake in the fall when the ducks migrate."
"We decided to drake at dawn for the best chance of success."
A
adjective
Related to or resembling a drake, often used in terms of colors or features.
Example Sentences
"The drake feathers were a deep iridescent green."
"She admired the drake-like markings on the duckling."
"His painting depicted a drake bird in vibrant colors."