n.
1. small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and
2. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
3. flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
4. a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents v.
1. to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
2. submerge or plunge suddenly
3. dip into a liquid
4. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)