ducked
word · lemma: duck
Definition
Past tense of 'duck': to quickly lower your head or body, usually to avoid something or protect yourself.
Usage & Nuances
'Ducked' is usually informal and mostly describes quick physical movement to avoid something (a ball, a punch, attention, etc.). Do not confuse with the animal 'duck.' Common in 'ducked under,' 'ducked out,' or just 'ducked' as a verb.
Spanish: agacharse - esquivar(se)Portuguese (BR): abaixar-se - esquivar-sePortuguese (PT): baixar-se - desviar-seChinese (Simplified): 低头 - 躲避Chinese (Traditional): 低頭 - 躲避Hindi: झुकना - बचना (मुक्का आदि से)Arabic: انحنى - تجنبBengali: ঝুঁকেছিল - মাথা নিচু করেছিলRussian: пригнулся - наклонилсяJapanese: 身をかがめた - 頭を低くしたVietnamese: cúi xuốngKorean: 몸을 숙였다 - 머리를 숙였다Turkish: eğildiUrdu: جھک گیاIndonesian: menunduk
Example Sentences
She ducked to avoid the ball.
basic
He ducked under the table during the earthquake.
basic
They ducked when the branch snapped above them.
basic
I barely ducked in time before the Frisbee hit me.
natural
She ducked out of the meeting quietly.
natural
We ducked into the café to get out of the rain.
natural