Duck ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Duck ( verb )

1. To lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or something thrown.
2. To move quickly down or away from something.
3. To avoid dealing with a problem or situation by moving away from it.

Origin:

From the old english word "duccian" meaning "to bend down".

Examples:

1. He ducked just in time to avoid the punch.
2. She ducked under the low-hanging branch.
3. He ducked out of the meeting.
4. He ducked the question.
5. She ducked behind the wall.

(As a noun)

Duck ( noun )

1. To lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or something thrown.
2. To move quickly down or away from something.
3. To avoid dealing with a problem or situation by moving away from it.

Origin:

From the old english word "duccian" meaning "to bend down".

Examples:

1. He ducked just in time to avoid the punch.
2. She ducked under the low-hanging branch.
3. He ducked out of the meeting.
4. He ducked the question.
5. She ducked behind the wall.