Duck

English Meaning

A pet; a darling.

1. Any of various wild or domesticated swimming birds of the family Anatidae, characteristically having a broad, flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet.
2. A female duck.
3. The flesh of a duck used as food.
4. Slang A person, especially one thought of as peculiar.
5. Chiefly British A dear. Often used in the plural with a singular verb.
6. To lower quickly, especially so as to avoid something: ducked his head as the ball came toward him.
7. To evade; dodge: duck responsibility; ducked the reporter's question.
8. To push suddenly under water. See Synonyms at dip.
9. Games To deliberately play a card that is lower than (an opponent's card).
10. To lower the head or body.
11. To move swiftly, especially so as to escape being seen: ducked behind a bush.
12. To submerge the head or body briefly in water.
13. To evade a responsibility or obligation. Often used with out: duck out on one's family.
14. Games To lose a trick by deliberately playing lower than one's opponent.
15. A quick lowering of the head or body.
16. A plunge into water.
17. A durable, closely woven heavy cotton or linen fabric.
18. Clothing made of duck, especially white trousers.
19. An amphibious military truck used during World War II.
20. An amphibious truck used in emergencies, as to evacuate flood victims.