duck duck /ˈdʌk/

noun

1. () Small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs  ( duck )
   small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
    The ducks swam happily in the pond
   The ducks swam happily in the pond
   
   
2. A heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents  ( duck )
   a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
    The tent made of duck fabric was sturdy and water-resistant.
   The tent made of duck fabric was sturdy and water-resistant.
   
   
3. Flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)  ( duck )
   flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
    Duck confit is a classic French dish that is cooked slowly in its own fat
   Duck confit is a classic French dish that is cooked slowly in its own fat
   
4. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman  ( duck , duck's egg )
   (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
   

verb

1. () To move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away  ( duck )
   to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
    Before he could duck, another stone struck him
   Before he could duck, another stone struck him
   
2. () Submerge or plunge suddenly  ( duck )
   submerge or plunge suddenly
   
3. [Informal] Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)  ( circumvent , duck [Informal] , elude , dodge , fudge , hedge , parry , put off , skirt , evade , sidestep )
   avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
    He dodged the issue
   He dodged the issue
    She skirted the problem
   she skirted the problem
    They tend to evade their responsibilities
   They tend to evade their responsibilities
    He evaded the questions skillfully
   he evaded the questions skillfully
   
4. Dip into a liquid  ( dip , douse , duck )
   dip into a liquid
    He dipped into the pool
   He dipped into the pool