duck

small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman

flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)

a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away; "Before he could duck, another stone struck him"

submerge or plunge suddenly

dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"