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