Noun

1. Small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
2. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
3. Flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
4. A heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents

Verb

1. To move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
2. Submerge or plunge suddenly
3. Dip into a liquid
4. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)