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Topic: Animals

duckling

IPA: /ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A baby duck that is still very young and has not yet grown into an adult duck.

Example: The duckling followed its mother closely as they waddled to the pond.

duckwalk

IPA: /ˈdʌkˌwɔk/

KK: /dʌkˌwɔk/

verb

Definition: To move by walking in a crouched position, often with one leg bent and the other leg extended back and forth, similar to a duck's movement.

Example: The performer used a duckwalk to entertain the crowd during the concert.

dug

IPA: /dʌg/

KK: /dʌg/

noun

Definition: A part of a female animal's body that produces milk, typically found in mammals.

Example: The farmer checked the dug of the cow to ensure it was healthy.

verb

Definition: To make a hole in the ground by removing soil or other material.

Example: He dug a hole in the backyard to plant a tree.

dugong

IPA: /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/

KK: /duˈgɔŋ/

noun

Definition: A large marine animal that eats plants and lives in warm coastal waters, known for its flipper-like front limbs and a tail that is split into two parts.

Example: The dugong is often seen grazing on seagrass in the shallow waters of the ocean.

duiker

IPA: //ˈdaɪkər//

KK: /ˈdaɪkər/

noun

Definition: A small type of antelope found in Africa, known for its short horns and ability to hide in dense vegetation.

Example: The duiker quickly darted into the bushes to escape from the predator.

dumdum

IPA: /ˈdʌmˌdʌm/

KK: /ˈdʌmˌdʌm/

noun

Definition: A type of bullet that is designed to expand when it hits a target, causing a larger wound than a regular bullet.

Example: The soldier was trained to use dumdum bullets for maximum impact in combat.

dun

IPA: /dʌn/

KK: /dʌn/

adjective

Definition: Describing a color that is a grayish-yellow, often associated with certain animals, especially horses, or indicating something that is dull and lacking brightness.

Example: The horse had a beautiful dun coat that shimmered in the sunlight.

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a dull grayish-brown color, often associated with certain horses or fishing flies.

Example: The horse was a beautiful dun, with a coat that shimmered in the sunlight.

transitive verb

Definition: To repeatedly ask someone to pay a debt or fulfill an obligation.

Example: The company sent a dun to the client after the payment was overdue.

dung

IPA: /dʌŋ/

KK: /dʌŋ/

noun

Definition: The solid waste that comes from animals, often used as fertilizer in farming.

Example: Farmers often use dung to enrich the soil in their fields.

transitive verb

Definition: To fertilize land using animal waste.

Example: Farmers often dung their fields to improve soil fertility.

dunghill

IPA: /ˈdʌŋˌhɪl/

KK: /ˈdʌŋˌhɪl/

noun

Definition: A pile or heap of animal waste, often found in farms or rural areas, that can also refer to a dirty or unpleasant place or situation.

Example: The old farm was littered with a dunghill that attracted flies.

dungier

IPA: /ˈdʌŋɡiər/

KK: /ˈdʌŋɡi/

adjective

Definition: More dirty or unpleasant, especially in relation to the smell or appearance of dung.

Example: The old barn was dungier than I expected, with a strong smell of manure.

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