Pronunciation: /dʌk/
noun A waterfowl with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.
A1 I saw a duck swimming in the pond.
A2 The duck waddled over to the edge of the lake.
B1 The farmer raised ducks on his farm for their eggs.
B2 The ducklings followed their mother in a straight line.
C1 The duck population in the wetlands has been steadily increasing.
C2 The ornithologist studied the behavior of ducks in their natural habitat.
verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or so as not to be seen.
A1 The duck ducked under the water to catch a fish.
A2 She ducked behind the tree to avoid being seen by her friends.
B1 The boxer ducked and weaved to avoid his opponent's punches.
B2 The spy ducked into an alley to escape the pursuing agents.
C1 The politician ducked questions about his involvement in the scandal.
C2 The ninja expertly ducked under the swinging sword, avoiding injury.
formal The duck waddled gracefully across the pond.
informal Hey, look at that cute duck swimming in the lake!
slang I can't believe he ducked out of paying for dinner last night.
figurative She always seems to duck out of taking responsibility for her actions.
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