"waterfowl alignment" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From have one's ducks in a row. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} waterfowl alignment (uncountable)
  1. (humorous) Proper organization. Tags: humorous, uncountable
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