duck is the dictionary form of duck's Definition of duck
duck has definitions from the fields of zoology,clothing,chemistry,food,mathematics,sport,cricket
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[ verb ] to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

Examples

: "Before he could duck, another stone struck him."

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[ noun ] (zoology) small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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[ verb ] submerge or plunge suddenly
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[ verb ] dip into a liquid

Synonyms

douse dip

Examples

: "He dipped into the pool"

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

Examples

"He dodged the issue" "she skirted the problem" "They tend to evade their responsibilities" "he evaded the questions skillfully"

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[ noun ] (in cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman

Synonyms

duck's_egg

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[ noun ] (chemistry,food) flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 5998
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[ noun ] (clothing) a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
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