Verb
(idiomatic, intransitive) To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.
(idiomatic, transitive) To depart quickly or exit abruptly by way of, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.
(idiomatic, intransitive, followed by of or from) To move or act so as to achieve avoidance, escape, or evasion.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgBefore the voice could answer, the bloodied form of the Pyryx smashed through the bar’s window and crushed the COM, forcing Vintis to duck out of the way. Source: Internet
Several years ago Harold Perry shot a duck out of season near his home in Ardoch. Source: Internet