any of various small aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, typically having short legs, webbed feet, and a broad blunt bill: order Anseriformes

the flesh of this bird, used as food

the female of such a bird, as opposed to the male (drake)

any other bird of the family Anatidae, including geese and swans

dear or darling: used as a term of endearment or of general address

a person, esp one regarded as odd or endearing

a score of nothing by a batsman

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away, esp so as to escape observation or evade a blow

to submerge or plunge suddenly and often briefly under water

to dodge or escape (a person, duty, etc)

to play a low card when possessing a higher one rather than try to win a trick

the act or an instance of ducking

a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave, used for clothing, tents, etc