drake
drake
male duck
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drake with Russian translation
drake usage examples
Селезень плыл рядом с уткой-матерью.
A drake swam beside the mother duck.
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drake synonyms
What's the difference between drake / mallard / Pekin duck / Muscovy duck / teal / pintail
Specifically denotes a male duck; the direct term for the male of the species.
The drake has a glossy green head in breeding plumage.
У селезня в брачном оперении блестящая зелёная голова.
A specific species (Anas platyrhynchos); a male mallard is a drake, but the word itself names the species not the sex.
A mallard landed on the pond near the reeds.
Кряква села на пруд возле тростника.
A domestic breed (often called Pekin); refers to a breed rather than specifically to a male.
The farm raises Pekin ducks for meat and eggs.
Ферма выращивает пекинских уток на мясо и яйца.
A species (Cairina moschata) often kept domestically; denotes the species rather than male or female specifically.
Muscovy ducks are quieter than many other domestic breeds.
Мускусные утки тише многих других домашних пород.
Refers to small species or group of species of ducks (e.g., genus Anas subgroup); not a term for male specifically.
A pair of teals skimmed across the marsh.
Пара крохалей проскользила по болоту.
A species (e.g., the northern pintail); names the species and not specifically the male.
The pintail's long tail is distinctive in flight.
Длинный хвост свистунка заметен в полёте.
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How to pronounce drake and what this word means
drake translation: селезень. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce drake
/ˈdreɪk/
drake translation
селезень
drake examples
A drake swam beside the mother duck.
drake transcription
/ˈdreɪk/, /ˈdɹeɪk/
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drake meaning: what does it mean?
male duck
drake pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
drake is pronounced as /ˈdreɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
drake definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A drake swam beside the mother duck. Translation: Селезень плыл рядом с уткой-матерью.
Is drake part of Animal Sex vocabulary?
Yes, drake (селезень) can be learned in the Animal Sex topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is drake part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, drake (селезень) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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