Cows vs. Ducks — What's the Difference?

The mature female of cattle of the genus Bos.

Any of various wild or domesticated waterbirds of the family Anatidae, characteristically having a broad flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet.

The mature female of certain other large animals, such as elephants, moose, or whales.

A female duck.

A domesticated bovine of either sex or any age.

The flesh of a duck used as food.

To frighten or subdue with threats or a show of force.

(Slang) A person, especially one thought of as peculiar.

Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; as, wait till the cows come home.

Often ducks (used with a sing. verb) Chiefly British A dear.

Domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age;

A quick lowering of the head or body.

A plunge under water.

A durable, closely woven heavy cotton or linen fabric.

Ducks Clothing made of duck, especially white pants.

An amphibious military truck used during World War II.

A similar vehicle used for civilian purposes, as to evacuate flood victims or for sightseeing tours. In both senses also called DUKW.

To lower quickly, especially so as to avoid something

To evade; dodge

To push (a person, for example) suddenly under water.

In bridge, to deliberately play a card that is lower than (an opponent's card).

To lower the head or body.

To move swiftly, especially so as to escape being seen

To submerge the head or body briefly in water.

To evade a responsibility or obligation. Often used with out

In bridge, to lose a trick by deliberately playing lower than one's opponent.

(poker slang) A pair of twos.

Dear (used as a pet name).

(nautical) The light trousers worn by sailors in hot climates.