Duck, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ducked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Ducking.] [OE. duken, douken, to dive; akin to D. duiken, OHG. t>hhan, MHG. tucken, tücken, t>chen, G. tuchen. Cf. 5th Duck.]
1. To thrust or plunge under water or other liquid and suddenly withdraw.
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Adams, after ducking the squire twice or thrice, leaped out of the tub. Fielding.
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2. To plunge the head of under water, immediately withdrawing it; as, “duck the boy”.
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3. To bow; to bob down; to move quickly with a downward motion. “ Will duck his head aside.” Swift.
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