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n small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs n (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman n flesh of a duck (domestic or wild) n a heavy cotton fabric o…

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  1. n small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs n (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman n flesh of a duck (domestic or wild) n a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents v to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away v submerge or plunge suddenly v dip into a liquid v avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)