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Canard

Noun

1. A false or baseless rumor or story.
2. A small winglike projection attached to an aircraft forward of the main wing to provide extra stability or control, sometimes replacing the tail.
3. A wild duck.

Example sentences:

1. The tabloid published a canard about the celebrity's secret love affair.
2. The canard on the airplane helped improve its maneuverability.
3. We spotted a flock of canards swimming gracefully in the pond.

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