noun
small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
noun
(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
Synonyms
duck's egg
noun
flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
noun
a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave
Examples
- used for clothing and tents
verb
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
Examples
- Before he could duck, another stone struck him
verb
submerge or plunge suddenly
verb
dip into a liquid
Synonyms
Examples
- He dipped into the pool
verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Synonyms
Examples
- He dodged the issue
- she skirted the problem
- They tend to evade their responsibilities
- he evaded the questions skillfully