Ducks
Definition
Plural of 'duck': any of various swimming birds in the family Anatidae, typically having a broad flat bill, short legs, and webbed feet.
Third-person singular present tense of 'duck': to lower the head or body suddenly to avoid a blow or obstacle.
In cricket, a score of zero by a batsman ('out' without scoring), often humorously called a 'duck' due to the scoreboard shape resembling the bird's head and neck.
Examples
The ducks at the park formed a union, demanding artisanal sourdough instead of stale bread crumbs.
She ducks every awkward family question with the grace of a ninja in yoga pants.
He got three ducks in cricket and decided to pivot to professional duck whispering instead.
The Oregon Ducks quacked their way to victory, proving football is just pond hockey with shoulder pads.