1.small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
2.(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
3.flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
4.a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
1.to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away;
Before he could duck, another stone struck him
2.submerge or plunge suddenly
3.dip into a liquid;
He dipped into the pool
4.avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues);
He dodged the issue