ducks and drakes
noun
variants
or duck and drake
: the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water
see also play ducks and drakes with
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“Ducks and drakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ducks%20and%20drakes. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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