What does "hook-a-duck" mean?

A fairground game in which the player attempts to catch toy ducks using a hooked pole; ducks bearing a certain hidden mark earn prizes for the player.

Hook-a-duck

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A fairground game in which the player attempts to catch toy ducks using a hooked pole; ducks bearing a certain hidden mark earn prizes for the player. uncountable

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