ducking
duc·king
noun
1.
hunting ducks
2.
the act of wetting something by submerging it
Origin
Nominalization of duck (verb), a denominal verb of duck (noun), from ellipsis of rubber duck.
Phrases
- ducking coat
- ducking stool
- rubber ducking
Related words
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