ducked
v.He ducked when he saw the ball flying toward him.
She ducked behind the counter to avoid being spotted by the customer walking past the window.
As the low-hanging branch swept toward the boat, every passenger ducked instinctively to avoid a collision that could have caused serious injury.
Usage
The verb can be used intransitively or with a prepositional phrase indicating direction or location.
Last updated June 17, 2026