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Definition of ducking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
quick movementinstance of quickly lowering the body or head
- His ducking saved him from the flying ball.
2.
water submersioninstance of submerging something in water
- The ducking of the cloth was part of the dyeing process.
3.
huntingactivity of hunting ducks
- Ducking is popular in this region during fall.
4.
historical penaltyDated UK punishment involving immersion in waterDated UK
- In medieval times, ducking was a common punishment for scolds..
Adjective
1.
evasivemoving quickly to avoid something
- He made a ducking motion to dodge the ball.
2.
movementcharacterized by sudden downward movement
- The ducking branches made it hard to walk through the forest.
Images of ducking
instance of submerging something in water 
punishment involving immersion in water
Expressions with ducking
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quickly moving to avoid something
The boxer was known for his ducking and weaving.
talking through a problem to understand it better
She found a solution by rubber ducking with her colleague.
push a person under water briefly often as punishment or prank
The villagers threatened to give the swindler a ducking in the river.
old chair used to dunk people in water as punishment
The ducking stool was used to punish people in the village.
Origin of ducking
Old English, ducan (to dive)
Examples of ducking in a sentence
The actor's ducking made the dodge look convincing. The ducking of the apples ensured they were clean. Ducking of the toys made bath time fun for the kids. Ducking requires patience and skill. He spent the weekend ducking with friends. Ducking was used as a deterrent for gossipers.
The punishment of ducking was feared by many. The ducking figure escaped the spotlight. She was ducking under the low branches. The ducking motion of the roller coaster thrilled the riders. He avoided the punch with a ducking movement.
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- French:esquive, fuyant, ...
- German:Wegducken, ausweichend, ...
- Italian:abbassamento, elusivo, ...
- Spanish:agachamiento, evasivo, ...
- Portuguese:esquiva, ágil, ...
- Chinese:闪避, 闪避的, ...
- Japanese:身をかがめる動き, 素早く身をかがめる, ...
- Arabic:انْخِفاضَة سَريعة, مُرَاوِغ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְכּוֹפְפוּת, מִתְחַמֵּק, ...
- Russian:нырок, уклончивый, ...
- Ukrainian:ухиляння, ухильний, ...
- Hindi:झुकना, बचावकारी, ...
Definition of duck - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalswater bird with a flat bill and webbed feet
- The duck swam gracefully across the pond.
2.
cuisinemeat from a water bird often roasted or grilled
- We had roasted duck for dinner.
3.
movementquick lowering of the head or body
- He did a quick duck to avoid the ball..
4.
- Come here, my little duck.
5.
sportsTECH. UK score of zero by a batsman in cricketTECH. UK
- He was disappointed to get a duck in the match.
6.
fabricTECH. heavy cotton fabric used for clothing and tentsTECH.
- The tent was made of durable duck.
Verb
1.
movementintr. lower the head or body quicklyintr.
- She ducked under the low branch.
2.
avoidanceintr. move quickly to avoid being hitintr.
- He ducked as the ball flew past.
3.
watertr./intr. submerge briefly in watertr./intr.
- The child ducked under the waves.
4.
evasiontr. avoid a responsibility or dutytr.
- He tried to duck his chores.
5.
audiotr. US lower the volume of a soundtr. US
- The engineer ducked the music during the dialogue.
Images of duck
water bird with a flat bill and webbed feet 
meat from a water bird often roasted or grilled 
quick lowering of the head or body 
heavy cotton fabric used for clothing and tents
Expressions with duck
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something completely ineffective
His new strategy turned out to be a dead duck..
avoid a responsibility or duty
She managed to duck out of doing the dishes again..
elected official with reduced power after losing election
The president became a lame duck after the election.
person with astounding good luck
She won the lottery again, what a lucky duck!
move quickly to avoid being hit
The boxer had to duck and dive to dodge the punches.
avoid dealing with a problem or question
The politician tried to duck the issue during the debate.
obvious or unconcealed target
The parked car was a sitting duck for thieves.
something harmful that does not affect or hurt someone
His insults were like water off a duck's back to her.
achieve a first success after a series of failures
After ten attempts, she finally broke her duck and won the match.
used to emphasize an obvious answer
Is the sky blue? Can a duck swim?
crouch and protect oneself from danger
During the drill, students were told to duck and cover.
move quickly to hide from danger or harm
When the alarm sounded, everyone ducked for cover.
leave quickly to avoid something
He tried to duck out of the meeting early.
adapt to new things very easily and naturally
She took to the new job like a duck to water.
unusual person with peculiar characteristics
Everyone thought he was an odd duck at the party.
used to suggest something is what it seems
If it looks like a duck, it probably is.
introduces a condition suggesting something is what it appears to be
If it quacks like a duck, we should call it a duck.
extremely secure or firmly closed without any looseness
The lid was tight as a duck's ass, no chance of spilling.
reasoning method using observable characteristics
The detective used the duck test to identify the suspect.
egg laid by a duck
She made an omelette with a duck egg.
person who hunts ducks for sport or food
The duck hunter set out before dawn.
activity of pursuing and capturing ducks
Duck hunting requires patience and skill.
move in a crouched position like a duck
He duck walked across the stage during the performance.
toy duck made of rubber or plastic
The child played with a rubber duck in the bath.
Origin of duck
Old English, duce (diver)
Examples of duck in a sentence
The duck quacked loudly in the early morning. The chef prepared a delicious duck with orange sauce. Duck is a popular choice for festive meals. The sudden duck saved him from the flying object. Her quick duck under the table was impressive. Are you all right, duck?
Thanks for helping me, duck. The batsman was out for a duck again. Scoring a duck in the finals was disappointing. She sewed a jacket using duck for extra warmth. The sails were crafted from sturdy duck. He had to duck to avoid the flying ball. The cat ducked behind the sofa when it heard a noise. She ducked under the table to avoid the flying toy. They ducked just in time to miss the low branch. She ducked quickly to avoid the splash. He ducked into the pool for a moment. She tried to duck the meeting by calling in sick. They ducked their responsibilities by blaming others. Duck the background track before the announcement. The podcast software ducks music when anyone speaks.
View all translations of duck
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- French:canard, se baisser, ...
- German:Ente, ducken, ...
- Italian:anatra, abbassarsi, ...
- Spanish:pato, esquivar, ...
- Portuguese:pato, baixar-se, ...
- Chinese:鸭子, 闪避, ...
- Japanese:アヒル, くぐる, ...
- Arabic:بَطَّة, اِنْحَنَى, ...
- Hebrew:בַּרְוָז, לְהִתְכּוֹפֵף, ...
- Russian:утка, пригибаться, ...
- Ukrainian:качка, нахилитися, ...
- Hindi:बतख, झुकना, ...
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