duck
//dʌk//
Noun
duckSingular
ducksPlural
1
A waterbird with a broad flat bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.
The ducks are swimming in the pond.
2
The flesh of a duck as food.
We ordered roast duck for dinner.
Verb
duckInfinitive
duckPresent tense
duckedPast tense
duckedPast participle
duckingPresent participle
ducksThird-person singular
1
To lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or to avoid being seen.
She ducked to avoid hitting her head on the low doorway.
2
To push or plunge someone or something under water briefly.
The children ducked each other in the pool.
3
To avoid or evade a duty, question, or responsibility.
He always ducks the difficult questions.