Duck meaning

small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman

flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)

a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

“Before he could duck, another stone struck him”

submerge or plunge suddenly

dip into a liquid

“He dipped into the pool”

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

“He dodged the issue”

“she skirted the problem”