English words starting with D

A common water bird with short legs, webbed feet, and a broad, flat beak.

Having a bill or snout that resembles that of a duck.

an animal, especially the platypus, having a jaw resembling a duck's beak.

A board or a plank, or a path made of such boards, laid over muddy or wet ground to provide a firm surface for walking.

The action of lowering the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or so as not to be seen.

A young duck.

a very small, free-floating aquatic plant that forms a green layer on the surface of still water.

Excellent, delightful, or charming.

A tube or channel for carrying something, especially air, liquid, or cables.

To fasten, seal, or repair something using duct tape.

Relating to or of the nature of a duct, especially a bodily duct.

(of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire.

The ability of a material, especially a metal, to be drawn out into a thin wire or hammered thin without breaking.

A system of ducts or pipes used for air conditioning, ventilation, or heating.

A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless.

A man, often used informally.

A feeling of offense or deep resentment; angry indignation.

owed or owing as a debt or right

The official and proper way of doing things in a legal case, which is designed to protect a person's rights, especially the right to a fair trial.

A formal fight between two people, using weapons, to settle a point of honour.

The act or practice of fighting a duel.

A person who fights a duel.

A person who fights a duel or duels.

regular payments required for membership of an organization.

involving the payment of membership fees or required contributions

a piece of music for two singers or musicians

A boiled or steamed pudding, often containing dried fruit

A coarse, heavy woolen cloth with a thick nap.

A person who is incompetent or slow at something, especially at playing golf.

A coarse, thick woolen cloth, typically used for making bags or coats.

Past tense and past participle of dig.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or position; entrenched.

a rough shelter or dwelling formed by digging into the ground or a bank, especially one used by soldiers.

A small African antelope with a stocky body, short legs, and typically a crest of long hair between the horns.

A man of the highest hereditary rank in the British and certain other peerages.

The rank, title, or status of a duke.

(especially of a sound) sweet and soothing

A musical instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board, played by striking the strings with small hammers.

Not interesting or exciting; boring.

slow to understand; stupid

a stupid or unimaginative person

made less sharp, intense, or effective.

the state or quality of being lacking in interest or excitement.

in a manner that lacks interest or excitement; boringly.

In the proper or expected way; correctly.

Lacking the power of speech

Very stupid or foolish.

A stupid or foolish person.

A short bar with a weight at each end, used for exercise.

Made simpler or easier to understand, often at the cost of accuracy or intellectual depth.

To make someone so surprised or shocked that they are unable to speak or think clearly.

So shocked or surprised that you are unable to speak or think clearly.

In a manner that is stupid or lacking intelligence.

the state or quality of being unable to speak

A person who is stupid or foolish.

a small elevator used for carrying food, dishes, or other items between floors in a building, especially in a restaurant or large house.

A model or replica of a human being, used for display, practice, or testing.

To put down or drop something in a careless, heavy, or massed way.

to put down or drop something in a careless, heavy, or mass way

A large truck with a container that tilts backward to deposit its load.

The act of getting rid of something unwanted or of little value, especially in a careless way.

A small savory ball of dough, often with a filling, cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying.

small lumps of dough that are cooked and eaten, often with meat or vegetables inside them.

A large metal container for holding waste, designed to be emptied into a garbage truck.

Short and stout or heavy.

Of a dull greyish-brown colour.

Of a dull grayish-brown color.

A person who is slow at learning or stupid.

a stupid or foolish person; an idiot.

A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert.

The excrement of animals, especially large herbivores like cattle or horses.

A coarse cotton cloth, typically blue, used especially for work clothes.

A strong, dark prison or cell, especially in a castle.

Resembling or characteristic of a dungeon, especially in being dark, gloomy, confining, or frightening.

To dip a piece of food into a liquid, such as coffee or sauce, before eating it.

a person who dunks something, especially a basketball player who scores by dunking the ball.

(in basketball) to jump up and force the ball down through the basket with one or both hands.

a pair of people or things, especially performers or musicians

Relating to or situated in the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach.

the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where digestion continues.

The principal cathedral of an Italian city, especially the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

a situation in which two companies or groups control all or nearly all of the business of a particular kind.

A person who is easily deceived or tricked.

To have deceived or tricked someone into believing something that is not true.

Having two parts; double.

A device that allows a single antenna to be used for both transmitting and receiving radio signals simultaneously.

to make an exact copy of something

Existing in multiple identical copies; made to be exactly like something else.

the act or process of making an exact copy of something

a machine that makes copies of documents, especially by a photographic or electronic process.

Deceitful; marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

Deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter with intent to deceive; double-dealing.

A tough, fibrous membrane covering the brain and spinal cord; short for dura mater.

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over a long period.

able to last a long time without breaking or becoming weaker

Goods that are expected to last for a relatively long time and are not quickly worn out or consumed, such as appliances, furniture, or cars.

in a manner that lasts for a long time without breaking or becoming weaker.

Relating to or affecting the dura mater, the tough outermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

The length of time that something lasts or continues.

A court or audience chamber of an Indian ruler.

threats or force used to make someone do something against their will

A large, oval, tropical fruit with a hard, spiky shell and a strong, distinctive smell, containing soft, creamy flesh.

Throughout the course or duration of a period of time.

A brand name for a type of high-quality, durable paperboard or cardboard.

A hard variety of wheat, having a high protein and gluten content, used especially to make pasta.

The darker stage of twilight, especially in the evening.

Lasting or in effect from sunset to sunrise.

dark in color, especially having a dark or shadowy appearance

Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces or carried in the air.

Covered with a layer of dust.

Completely free from dust; without dust.

A short, sharp fight or argument; a quarrel or commotion.

A container for household rubbish, especially one kept outside.

A small, handheld, cordless vacuum cleaner, typically used for quick cleanups.

A cloth or brush used for removing dust from surfaces.

The activity of removing dust from furniture and other surfaces

A flat container with a handle into which dust and waste are swept from the floor.

covered with or full of dust.

Relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language.

A native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.