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duck2

duck2

 
pronunciation:
duhk
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part of speech: verb
inflections: ducks, ducking, ducked
definition: to lower your head or body to avoid something that might hit you.
I ducked when she threw the pillow at me.You will have to duck when the boat goes under the bridge.
similar words:
dive
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derivation: ducker (n.)
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