canards
Canard is a term with multiple meanings in English. In French, canard simply means duck. In English usage, it most commonly denotes two things: a claim or story that is false or misleading, and a technical term in aviation for a forward wing arrangement. The aviation sense is linked to the French word by metaphor, the forward surface resembling a duck’s bill in appearance.
An aircraft with a canard has a forewing placed ahead of the main wing. This can improve
Canard in journalism refers to a false or deliberately misleading report. The term, borrowed from the French
Overall, canard reflects both a linguistic origin and distinct technical uses, spanning language, aviation design, and