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Definition duck in British English

duck verb

verb
/dʌk/
1

to lower your head or head and body quickly, in order to move under something or to avoid being hit

Example

Young children can just duck under the gate and avoid paying.

Example

He ducked the blow and came up again.

2

to force someone's head under water for a short time, often in rough play

Synonyms and related words
go down carry sink
3

to move quickly into or behind something, especially to avoid being seen

Example

He ducked behind the wall.

Synonyms and related words
hide cover obscure fly hasten speed
3.1

to go quickly into a place for a specific purpose

Example

Judith ducked under a shop awning to get out of the rain.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
4

to avoid something such as a difficult question, issue, or duty

Example

Stop trying to duck the issue - who paid you for this?

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
Definition duck in British English