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You probably know the story of Jemima Puddleduck "Canard" is French for duck.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos - also known as the Canard colvert (French), maillard (French), ainette (French), enette (French), Wilde Eend (Dutch), Stockente (German),
Iowa Voice 2010
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Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos - also known as the Canard colvert (French), maillard (French), ainette (French), enette (French), Wilde Eend (Dutch), Stockente (German),
Iowa Voice Moe 2010
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New materials, new thrust origins, Computer Controlled Dynamic Attitude controllabilty (Apollo LES used a single Pitch Motor and Nose Cone mounted "Canard") not to mention the Abort Motor is Reverse Flow which is also a "new" design.
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'Canard' type, because the elevator is extended in front like the head of a duck in flight, and serves to balance the machine.
The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Walter Alexander Raleigh 1891
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Playing might be hard (Concentrate) "Canard" will earn a triple-word score
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Trey is one of the nicest, most humble yet outgoing riders in the pits, so everyone -- including his closest rivals -- wish only the best for Mr. Canard.
Bayo Olukotun: Way Too Trey: Is Trey Canard Trying Too Hard? Bayo Olukotun 2011
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When videos and photos began emerging recently of Canard back on his game, you couldn't help but be excited at the prospect of watching him go toe-to-toe against the rest of the big five James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, and Ryan Dungey.
Bayo Olukotun: Way Too Trey: Is Trey Canard Trying Too Hard? Bayo Olukotun 2011
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Canard rides a 450cc machine as though it is a lighter 250cc, throwing it around at will, and scrubbing so low and effectively, that even his competitors are impressed.
Bayo Olukotun: Way Too Trey: Is Trey Canard Trying Too Hard? Bayo Olukotun 2011
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And the president himself, quoted by the magazine Le Canard enchaîné: It's been down to France.
Hugh Muir's diary 2011
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