Meanings
To crouch in order to hide or protect oneself.
To stoop oneself down quickly, in order to avoid being hit.
Example Sentences
1
She had to duck down to avoid hitting her head on the low ceiling.
2
As the car passed by, the pedestrians had to duck down to avoid the flying debris.
3
The soldiers were ordered to duck down behind the barricade for cover.
4
I had to quickly duck down when my boss walked by my office.
5
The student had to duck down to fit in the small classroom doorway.