Multiple choice general knowledge The duck gets its name from an English word 'duck' but what does it mean? Waddle Hide Diver Swimmer Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The English word 'duck' indeed relates to diving. The name comes from the bird's behavior of ducking underwater. 'Diver' correctly captures this meaning - the verb 'to duck' means to dip or plunge underwater.