ducking

Speech parts

1. ducking - Noun

2. ducking - Adjective

3. ducking - Verb

Meaning

of Duck

n. & a., from Duck, v. t. & i.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

immersion submersion dousing duck hunting crouch dodge bend duck lower shun avoid escape lying hiding dive
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Antonyms

standing facing handling confronting addressing high profile
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Hypernyms

hunting hunt wetting

Phrases with the word

Donald Ducking it ducking down ducking off

Examples

Leading from the front: It's what built America. But these days, the federal government isn't at the front – it's cowering in the back corner of the room, ducking responsibility and hoping no one notices. Michael Bloomberg

How can he [today's writer] be honored, when he does not honor himself; when he loses himself in the crowd; when he is no longer the lawgiver, but the sycophant, ducking to the giddy opinion of a reckless public. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Isabelle was holding an umbrella. It was clear plastic, decorated with decals of colorful flowers. It was one of the girliest things Simon had ever seen, and he didn't blame Alec for ducking out from under it and taking his chances with the rain. Cassandra Clare

Ducking for apples -- change one letter and it's the story of my life. Dorothy Parker

I've fought everybody without ducking anyone. I have beaten 10 undefeated guys, and I never was comparing myself to the greatest in the sport. I was not thinking of breaking any records. I'm just enjoying my time in boxing. Wladimir Klitschko

I am still at the crease, though the bowling has been pretty hostile of late. And in case anyone doubted it, can I assure you there will be no ducking the bouncers, no stonewalling, no playing for time. The bowling's going to get hit all round the ground. That is my style. Margaret Thatcher

Close letter words and terms

duckhood duckie duckiness ducking coat ducking down ducking stool