Basic Details
Word: Drake
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A male duck.
Synonyms: Male duck, Anatidae
Antonyms: Hen (female duck)
Idioms and Phrases
- Drake's feathers: Refers to someone who is able to adapt or change in different situations. Example: "Like drake's feathers, she quickly adjusted to the new school environment."
- Water off a drake's back: Used to describe someone who is not bothered by criticism or unpleasant comments. Example: "He just let the mean remarks flow like water off a drake's back."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The drake swam gracefully across the pond, quacking softly to his companions.
Example 2: In the garden, we spotted a drake resting under the shade of a tree.
Example 3: The children were excited to watch the drake chase after the hen.
Fun Fact
Did you know that drakes often have vibrant and colourful plumage, especially during the breeding season? This helps attract females, known as hens.
Famous Quote
"The duck is a wonderful creature, and the drake is just an impressive part of that family." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drake" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A male duck
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of bird song
Answer: b) A male duck
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drake"?
a) Sea lion
b) Male duck
c) Penguin
d) Sparrow
Answer: b) Male duck
3. Which word is an antonym of "drake"?
a) Rooster
b) Goose
c) Hen
d) Falcon
Answer: c) Hen
4. Which sentence uses "drake" correctly?
a) The drake soared high in the sky.
b) The drake played in the garden with a ball.
c) The drake preened its feathers by the water.
d) The drake danced at the party.
Answer: c) The drake preened its feathers by the water.
5. What does the phrase "water off a drake's back" mean?
a) Someone who is annoyed easily
b) Someone who is not bothered by criticism
c) A duck that loves swimming
d) A drake that flies high
Answer: b) Someone who is not bothered by criticism
