- 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 the First Amendment question, the chief justice interpreted the law to require prosecutors to do more than prove that reasonable people would view Mr. Elonis’s statements as threats.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023
Mississippi State: Bulldogs receiver Caleb Ducking has multiple receiving touchdowns in two games this fall.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022
Ducking his head in the mine all day probably didn’t do it a lot of good.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
