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duckable

adj

Etymology

From duck + -able.

  1. derived from *dwōg-✻
  2. derived from *dōkaz✻
  3. derived from *dōk✻
  4. derived from *dōc✻
  5. derived from doeck
  6. borrowed from doek
  7. suffixed as duckable — “duck + able”

Definitions

  1. Capable of being ducked, i.e. avoided by moving the body underneath it.

    • Some branches weren't duckable and there was nothing to do but close my eyes and shield myself with an arm. Mesquite thorns sliced into my hands, neck and face.

  2. Capable of being ducked, i.e. immersed in liquid.

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