- present participle of duck.
ducking
Example Sentences
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Ducking down, I can spot the stars and piece together various constellations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025
Ducking under telegraphed Miller punches, he countered with quick hands and eye-catching shots.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023
Ducking under tacklers or spinning away from them, Nix also converted several extended scrambles behind the line of scrimmage into pivotal completions.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2021
Ducking their heads, they filed in behind a group of men wearing colorful wing suits.
From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2019
Ducking your head, you put your arms through the same zipper opening, and out through the arms of the suit.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
