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duck
Small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
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noun
Small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
noun
A heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
noun
Flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
noun
(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
verb
Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
“He dodged the issue”
verb
To move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
“Before he could duck, another stone struck him”
verb
Submerge or plunge suddenly
verb
Dip into a liquid
“He dipped into the pool”
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He dodged the issue
She skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
He evaded the questions skillfully
Before he could duck, another stone struck him
He dipped into the pool
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