noun
duck
A heavy, plain-woven cotton fabric.
The work jacket is made of heavy cotton duck.
Etymology
The fabric name comes from Dutch doek, meaning cloth. It has a separate origin from the bird and refers to a particular heavy woven material.
More examples
- She chose duck for the sturdy bag.
- The sailmaker examined a length of duck.
- A layer of duck reinforced the cover.
Forms
duck
Similar words
- canvas
- A closely related heavy fabric category; usage and weave can overlap.