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To have prevented oneself from
“There had been no time to duck the oncoming ball, which hit Floyd smack in the middle of his chest.”
To have caused (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
Past tense for to physically bend downward
“Devin would slip his arm around her and slowly duck his head until his nose could meet hers.”
Past tense for to lower the body quickly
“Ralph climbed up on a small boulder to get a better look at the scene and was forced to quickly duck his head as the assassin looked his way.”
Past tense for to move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
“Despite the bike's stable handling, it is still quick and responsive enough for me to repeatedly duck around potholes.”
Past tense for to attempt to get out of a responsibility or situation
“It seems to be abrogating educational responsibility to duck out of teaching the right way to handle real javelins.”
Past tense for to dip or immerse something or someone in liquid
“Many of the spectators mobbed the judge, with some threatening to duck him in the lake.”
Past tense for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
Past tense for to avoid providing a clear answer or statement
Past tense for to avoid providing a clear answer or statement
Past tense for to shun or shy away from
Past tense for to not fulfill a payment or expense
Past tense for to move around or sideways unsteadily or suddenly
Past tense for to physically plunge downward, especially headfirst and into water
Past tense for to sink or slump downwards, especially from weight, pressure, or a lack of strength
Past tense for to hide oneself or stay out of sight
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