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/dʌk/
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noun[C]
A common waterbird with a broad flat bill, short legs, webbed feet, and usually a rounded body.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English duce, probably related to the verb duck, referring to the bird's habit of dipping under water.
Examples
The ducks paddled across the pond.
We saw a duck with ducklings.
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verb[I, T]
To lower the head or body quickly, especially to avoid being hit or seen.
Pronunciation
Etymology
Related to the noun duck, from the idea of dipping or plunging downward.
Examples
Duck when you go through the low doorway.
She ducked behind the wall.
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verb[T]
To avoid something, especially a duty, responsibility, question, or difficulty.
Pronunciation
Etymology
A figurative use of the verb meaning to lower oneself or dodge.
Examples
He tried to duck the question.
The company ducked responsibility for the mistake.
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noun[U]
A strong, plain-woven cotton or linen fabric, similar to canvas.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Dutch doek, meaning cloth.
Examples
The awning was made of cotton duck.
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