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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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While firmly in the concept stage, the undersea yacht (or U-010 to give it its pretend-real model number) was dreamed up by the type of people who probably think the DUKW is the perfect way to get around a city.
Gizmodo 2010
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That was about 10 minutes after the amphibious vessel, also called DUKW 34, had entered the river and moments after its operator stopped the vessel due to concerns over a smoking engine.
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That was about 10 minutes after the amphibious vessel, also called DUKW 34, had entered the river and moments after its operator stopped the vessel due to concerns over a smoking engine.
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That was about 10 minutes after the amphibious vessel, also called DUKW 34, had entered the river and moments after its operator stopped the vessel due to concerns over a smoking engine.
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The crash occurred about five to 10 minutes after the tour boat, called the DUKW 34, stopped in the river's navigation channel.
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The company said its six-wheeled vehicle, capable of traveling on land and water, was based on the "classic World War II 'DUKW' amphibious design."
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He rolled nimbly off the hood to the sand beside the DUKW for cover.
Wild Bill Donovan Douglas Waller 2011
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Donovan and Bruce climbed onto the front hood of the DUKW for the ride to dry land.
Wild Bill Donovan Douglas Waller 2011
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It looked as if he and Bruce would have to swim the last twenty yards to shore, but Donovan spotted a DUKW amphibious truck and shouted at the Duck driver to draw near.
Wild Bill Donovan Douglas Waller 2011
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The DUKW took them to a landing craft and they began vessel hopping until they finally reached the Tuscaloosa.
Wild Bill Donovan Douglas Waller 2011
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