What is another word for duck's egg?
3 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ dˈʌks ˈɛɡ], [ dˈʌks ˈɛɡ], [ d_ˈʌ_k_s ˈɛ_ɡ]
The term "duck's egg" is a slang term used to describe a score of zero in various sports, especially cricket. A number of synonyms are available to use when referring to a duck's egg, including duck, golden duck, and zero. Other synonyms include a clutch or blob. The term "duck's egg" comes from the appearance of a zero on some cricket scoreboards, which resembles a duck's egg. Other sports, such as tennis and golf, use the term "love" to describe a score of zero, which can also be seen as a synonym for a duck's egg.
Synonyms for Duck's egg:
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n.
• duck- duck .
How to use "Duck's egg" in context?
A duck's egg is a small, hard-boiled egg that is the result of a bird's reproductive system. These eggs are often eaten as a snack or as part of a meal. Duck's eggs are unusual in that they are the only type of egg that is laid by a waterbird.
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