Duck — synonyms, definition

1. duck (Noun) Brit

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duck (Noun) — Small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs.

duck (Noun) — Flesh of a duck (domestic or wild).

duck (Noun) — A heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents.

duck (Noun) — Someone who is loved (used as term of endearment).

duck (Noun) — (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman.

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2. duck (Verb) Brit

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duck (Verb) — To move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away. ex. "Before he could duck, another stone struck him"

duck (Verb) — Submerge or plunge suddenly.

duck (Verb) — Immerse into a liquid. ex. "He ducked into the pool"

duck (Verb) — Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues).

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