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duck
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: duckspast: duckedpp: duckeding: ducking
As a noun, the word evokes images of buoyancy and aquatic agility. It carries a neutral to playful connotation, often associated with parks, ponds, and domestic tranquility. As a verb, the word shifts to a sense of urgent, reflexive motion. It describes a sudden physical contraction to escape danger or avoid an obstacle, emphasizing speed and survival instinct rather than a slow bend.
Countable when referring to the actual bird in the pond. Uncountable when referring to the meat served as a dish at a restaurant.