duck

Example Sentences

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A bit away from Dan, down, under the logs and trees, Brian had tried to stand up, but when he felt the heat, he had ducked back down.

From Literature

Some people ducked under tables, he recalls, and some began to cry.

From BBC

He ducked his head out of the way of its horn and stroked its long blaze.

From Literature

“Goodness, you’re thin. A duck’s leg has more meat on it.”

From Literature

He lived there with his wife and children, alongside animals including chickens, ducks, geese, dogs and ferrets.

From BBC