Duck (Verb)
Meaning 1
Dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Submerge or plunge suddenly.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
To move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away; "Before he could duck, another stone struck him".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She quickly ducked behind the pillar to avoid being seen by her ex.
- When the ball came flying towards him, he ducked and let it sail overhead.
- The politician ducked away from the reporter's question.
- The boxer ducked and weaved to avoid his opponent's punches.
- The hiker ducked to avoid hitting her head on the low-hanging branch.
Meaning 4
Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.