canard

Meanings

• noun

  A small boat or flat-bottomed vessel, especially one used in fishing or for transport on inland waterways.

  - "He went fishing in his canard on the weekend."
  - "The canard was perfect for navigating the narrow waterways of the marsh."

• noun

  A false or misleading statement or rumor.

  - "The politician denied making the canard about his opponent's character."
  - "The canard spread quickly through the office, causing confusion and misunderstanding."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈnɑɹd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hoax

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with canard
card , yard , dard

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Variants

List of all variants of canard that leads to same result
canard , canards

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Etymology

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From Old French canard, meaning 'duck,' likely due to the shape of early boats.

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Trivia

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1. The term canard was also used in World War II to refer to a type of deception plan or operation.

2. In aviation, a canard is a small wing or winglet used for lift or control in takeoff and landing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Propaganda: Canards are similar to propaganda in that they are intended to influence people's beliefs or actions through false or misleading information.

2. Gossip: Canards are also similar to gossip in that they are often spread through word of mouth and can be damaging or harmful.

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Culture

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In literature, canards have been used as a device for spreading misinformation and creating intrigue. In art, canards have been depicted as small boats or vessels.

How to Memorize "canard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small boat or a duck to remember the meaning of canard as a noun related to boats or waterfowl.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word canard with the idea of a false statement or rumor to remember its meaning as a noun related to misinformation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Canards carry false information, like ducks in a pond' to remember the meaning of canard as a noun related to misinformation.

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