duck

noun

  1. 1

    small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

  2. 2

    a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

  3. 3

    flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)

  4. 4

    (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman

verb

  1. 1

    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

    He dodged the issue

    she skirted the problem

  2. 2

    to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

    Before he could duck, another stone struck him

  3. 3

    submerge or plunge suddenly

  4. 4

    dip into a liquid

    He dipped into the pool

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