To lower quickly, especially so as to avoid something: ducked his head as the ball came toward him.
To evade; dodge: duck responsibility; ducked the reporter's question.
To push suddenly under water. See Synonyms at dip.
Games To deliberately play a card that is lower than (an opponent's card).
To lower the head or body.
To move swiftly, especially so as to escape being seen: ducked behind a bush.
To submerge the head or body briefly in water.
To evade a responsibility or obligation. Often used with out: duck out on one's family.
Games To lose a trick by deliberately playing lower than one's opponent.
A quick lowering of the head or body.
A plunge into water.