Sentences with phrase «known as duck»

They described the problem by using a graphic representation that has become known as the DUCK curve.

Bean Boots, also known as duck boots for their shape, are insulated snow and hiking boots, originally created by L.L. Bean.

Most of the tracks, made somewhere between 69 million and 72 million years ago, were left by hadrosaurs, commonly known as duck - billed dinosaurs (the crested creatures in this artist's representation).

Not exact matches

Gynecologists have been using the same basic tool to conduct women's pelvic exams for more than 150 years: the duck - billed device known as the speculum.

It's tempting to cast Clement's attendance at every graduation and rubber duck race in his riding as the labours of a man who knows what it feels like to be unloved by constituents, but he's always been that kind of politician.

Willie Robertson and his wife Korie may be best known as two of the stars of the goofy, hit reality show Duck Dynasty, but they're also gaining a reputation for...

@KatMat: your analogy would begin approaching realism if: — during the pledge of allegiance kids were forced to say «one nation under The Orioles» — our nation's currency said «In Dallas Cowboys We Trust» — if millions were slaughtered, tortured and burned to death because they weren't fans of The Pittsburgh Penguins — if NASCAR fans endlessly attempted to have Intelligent Car Driving taught beside Evolution in science class as a possible explanation for how mankind developed — if «the 5 D's» of Dodgeball (Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, Dodge) were constantly attempted to be made into law so everyone would live by the same ridiculous notions, even if those notions knowingly discriminate — if nutters constantly claimed America was founded on the principles of Darts, even though our country SPECIFICALLY calls for a separation between Darts and State because the founders knew the inherent dangers of Darts becoming government instead of staying in the realm of sport where it belongs

Knowing that the press would love the prospect of a good fight and be clamoring for a response, I ducked out as soon as he had finished and went to wait for him in his office in Woodbridge Hall.

One might as well try to say ducks know nothing of water as impugn Bergson's mathematical understanding.

The growing use of the internet, especially in social networking, meant that through the debates of the US Bishops» Conference (commendably held in public session) the general Catholic public became increasingly aware of just what thinking was behind what was coming to be known by consensus as the «lame - duck translation», an expression popularised by Fr Zuhlsdorf who has spent many years analysing «What does the prayer really say?»

The students don't yet know how to swim in the cross-currents of literature, so they are assigned books such as Moby Duck, an entertaining account of bath toys lost at sea that have washed up in random places.

Place all your trust here in me Rest assured these things I know And as Charon sails the sea Your journey too shall end below Ah yes you're all sitting ducks It's true you reap what you sow Go to hell

I have to say that celery root (also known as celeriac) really is the ugly ducking of vegetables.

Pekin ducks, also known as crescent or Long Island ducklings, have small breasts.

I knew that feeding the ducks with bread, chips, crackers or popcorn can lead to excessive weight and malnutrition for the birds as well as many other problems.

Yes, I would, and so would you: The caramely nectar is sweetened with honey and made with the plump orange yolks of duck eggs he gets from that man he met down the road, who's known in these parts as Mr. Dduck eggs he gets from that man he met down the road, who's known in these parts as Mr. DuckDuck.

Pekin (also known as Long Island) duck is the most common variety for whole ducks, and their size makes them great for roasting.

As anyone who ever saw him at USC knew, Simpson was destined to become the best there ever was, if he could stay healthy and if he was given the opportunity to carry the ball behind a group of linemen who could block as well as Donald Duck's nephewAs anyone who ever saw him at USC knew, Simpson was destined to become the best there ever was, if he could stay healthy and if he was given the opportunity to carry the ball behind a group of linemen who could block as well as Donald Duck's nephewas well as Donald Duck's nephewas Donald Duck's nephews.

As we know from watching Kelly and Helfrich offenses for a while, when the Ducks convert a big passing down, your demoralized defense will have about seven seconds to line up for the next snap.

G&T is correct, we all know that that the full proof way of confirming a witch is if she weighs the same as a duck, she is then made of wood which means she would burn and she is a 100 % confirmed witch, even you just dressed her up as a witch after you recovered from being a newt.

And the Avs are becoming the Anaheim Ducks since they know they aren't winning this game, and have decided to try and do as much damage as possible.

Embarrassment in Boise and an injury - riddled secondary served only to motivate the no - name Oregon Ducks, who sit atop the Pac - 10 as USC comes calling

It's the fans that keep sacrificing because this team can't get their head out of their own ass... please give me some examples when a top club ever let their best player leave for free at the end of a season... Wenger needs to go to PSG and get some money and talent for Sanchez so that we can end this nonsense once and for all... then he needs to publicly apologize for the way in which they handled the whole situation... if they allow Sanchez to go for free there is no way this club, under the tutelage of Kroenke and Wenger, will ever layout the necessary coin to replace such a talented player, especially considering that Wenger will be a lame - duck manager once again in the final year of his contract and we know how well that went last year... open your eyes people, Wenger has spoken publicly about how he hopes that the next manager can take this club to the next level... WHAT?!?... he then went on to speak about leaving them in the perfect position to be successful, which is one of the reasons why several pundits felt Wenger would leave after last season based on the financials and the fact that so many players had only one year left on their respective contracts... who says this shit??? If you believe you're leaving things in the best possible shape for your potential successor to achieve greatness it raises a couple of serious questions: Why can't you take things to the next level if everything is as great as you say?

I was there being tortured by my Duck friends as usual The UO offense line played smash mouth football We knew they had to run it with their 2nd and third string QB ’s

«I don't know how it is inside other clubs, I can't tell you this, but in Germany we use the same phrase as you do here — a lame duck,» Klopp continued, referring to a term used to describe a manager on the way out of his club.

Daisy is well - known in the Mickey Mouse cartoons as Daisy Duck, the girlfriend of Donald Duck.

One thing we do know — at least as far as we can know anything where Paterson is concerned — is that the property tax cap probably won't be on the lame duck session agenda.

Radar data helped locate an approximate position for its final resting spot — somewhere just within the rim of the large crater on the head of the duck - shaped comet, what was once known as landing site «B.» Holger Sierks, principal investigator for the orbiter's camera, was waiting for images to be downloaded to Earth tonight that he thought would contain the lander.

As a natural host of influenza A viruses (including H5N1), the duck is known to often remain asymptomatic under influenza infection.

Previously, scientists had suggested that pelagornithids, as the birds are known, were related to pelicans and albatrosses, but recent studies hint that the group is more closely related to ducks, geese, and swans.

Scientists have known for a long time that influenza A — the culprit behind all major pandemics — uses ducks and other aquatic birds as its refuge, but also infects many mammalian species.

«Evil Queen» by Nathaniel Gold In the classic Scandinavian folktale «The Twelve Wild Ducks,» also known as «The Twelve Brothers» in Grimms» Fairy Tales, a wicked old Queen is jealous of her daughter - in - law's beauty.

I knew that feeding the ducks with bread, chips, crackers or popcorn can lead to excessive weight and malnutrition for the birds as well as many other problems.

As I sure you know, duck is closer to red meat then chicken and best cooked medium to medium rare, resulting in a succulent and juicy meat.

Get to know each other as you stroll along the prom, and duck into a seaside pub or cafe when you fancy a rest.

Of course, if you know anything about these kinds of movies, Dug will find a way, and the match will be on thanks in part to a gigantic duck who helps come to the rescue, as well as a young woman named Goona (Maisie Williams) who also comes in handy.

Here's one for anybody who's spent the last year ducking any and all popular movie conversations, so as to hide the fact that they'd somehow failed to see Get Out (or who just, you know, want to see the Oscar - nominated film again): Director Jordan Peele announced today that, in honor of his horror hit's one - year...

Well known for his voice you can hear him in such cartoons as «Buzz Lightyear of Star Command,» «Duck Dodgers,» «Phineas and Ferb» and «Spongebob Squarepants.»

It's free and comes from the Duck, Duck, Moose development company (formerly known as the Khan Academy).

The pack contains: Display materials including colour pictures and arrows and a title page A long colourful display banner Power point A life cycle wheel to make Various life cycle sequencing worksheets such as a cut and stick sheet, a drawing worksheet and different writing worksheets Templates for craft work Writing pages which can be made into a book with a cover Duck fact worksheets A started worksheet to see what the children know and what they want to find out Vocabulary flash cards and also cards with words and meanings A themed word search A colourful picture bingo game A duck life cycle headband to make Labelling worksheets Photos of ducks and ducklings Photos of the different stages of the life cycle of a duck Various number activities Various other worksheets including describing a duck, missing words, sentence scramble, sequencing sentences etc Plus mDuck fact worksheets A started worksheet to see what the children know and what they want to find out Vocabulary flash cards and also cards with words and meanings A themed word search A colourful picture bingo game A duck life cycle headband to make Labelling worksheets Photos of ducks and ducklings Photos of the different stages of the life cycle of a duck Various number activities Various other worksheets including describing a duck, missing words, sentence scramble, sequencing sentences etc Plus mduck life cycle headband to make Labelling worksheets Photos of ducks and ducklings Photos of the different stages of the life cycle of a duck Various number activities Various other worksheets including describing a duck, missing words, sentence scramble, sequencing sentences etc Plus mduck Various number activities Various other worksheets including describing a duck, missing words, sentence scramble, sequencing sentences etc Plus mduck, missing words, sentence scramble, sequencing sentences etc Plus more!

After November 8, when all 120 legislative seats in the Garden State are up for election, the legislature will reconvene for a Jersey tradition known as the «lame duck session».

Old favorites («The Gingerbread Man,» «The Ugly Ducking») mix with little - known offerings, such as «The Little Old Lady Who Lost Her Dumpling» from Japan and «Plip, Plop,» a rabbit tale from Tibet.

So many people fear taking a risk on an unknown author when they can just as easily plunk down their cash for a known one that it makes it quacking hard for an insane duck lady to bridge the great divide between known and unknown.

Thanks CC, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this as I find «educated» people are the hardest ones to communicate with about SM, they can use their knowledge (consciously or subconsciously) to duck and dodge what seems to me is the inescapable logic of the superiority of SM in the case of most people who are in position to do it (this I know not from technical analysis or anything, just looking at people who have as much or more income than I do, with similar expenses, but they have half the house or less and are going nowhere fast with their debt to asset ratio and their retirement savings are going to be inadequate if they don't change what they are doing).

While famous through parts of Europe, and rumoured to originate from Germany, the French adored the breed so much that the Poodle was eventually made the national dog of France, and is also known as Caniche, or duck when translated!

There's nothing wrong with chicken meal or turkey meal but if you were counting on the duck as a significant part of the food, you should know that there is less duck protein than these other kinds of poultry.

Originally known as the Little River Duck Dog or the Yarmouth Toller, the breed later became known as the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

But did you know, as the area's only open admission facility for all domestic animals, that domestic pigs, chickens, roosters and even ducks have found themselves in the care of our local shelter?

The breed was originally known as the Little River Duck Dog or the Yarmouth Toller.

They are also known as «caniche» in France, which means «duck dog» in English.