Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ducking
verb
/ˈdʌk.ɪŋ/
Definition
The action of lowering the body quickly to avoid something.
Examples
- He was ducking to avoid the low-hanging branches.
- She was ducking her head to dodge the flying ball.
Meaning
Ducking refers to the act of bending down or moving your head down quickly to avoid being hit or to fit under something.
Synonyms
- bending down
- stooping
- dodging
