DUCKED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave

Example: used for clothing and tents

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

Example: Before he could duck, another stone struck him

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

submerge or plunge suddenly

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

dip into a liquid

Example: He dipped into the pool

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: He dodged the issue; she skirted the problem; They tend to evade their responsibilities; he evaded the questions skillfully