The duck swam across the pond.

A waterbird with a broad body, short legs, and a flat bill, often found in ponds and rivers.
I saw a duck in the park.
The duck quacked loudly.
We fed the duck some bread.
mallard duck
domestic duck
wild duck
waterfowl
bird
fowl
The duck swam in the pond.

A waterbird with a broad body and a flat bill.
A duck paddled in the river.
The duck pecked at the grains on the ground.
A small duck followed its mother.
wild duck
baby duck
mallard duck
waterfowl
teal
drake
She tried to duck the question during the interview.

To evade or avoid something, often used informally.
He tried to duck the responsibility after the mistake.
They ducked the issue to avoid conflict.
I had to duck the invitation to the party.
duck the issue
duck the question
duck responsibility
evade
avoid
elude
The duck pond was a peaceful place.

Relating to or resembling a duck.
The duck print shirt is very stylish.
She admired the duck pattern on the rug.
We bought a duck design lamp for the hall.
duck pattern
duck design
duck print
duck-like
anserine
anatine
The player made a quick duck to dodge the ball.

A term used in sports to describe a player who avoids being hit or caught.
He did a quick duck to avoid the tag.
She ducked just in time to miss the pitch.
The athlete's duck saved him from being caught.
quick duck
low duck
sharp duck
dodge
evade
avoid
Duck! The ball is coming!

A command to warn someone to lower their head quickly.
Duck! The bird is flying low!
Duck! Watch out for the branch!
Duck! The frisbee is coming your way!
duck down
duck quickly
duck your head
crouch
bend
lower
He had to duck to avoid the low branch.

To lower the body quickly to avoid something.
She had to duck to avoid the flying ball.
The dog ducked under the fence.
He ducked quickly to miss the oncoming car.
duck down
duck quickly
duck under
stoop
bend
dodge