ducker

[ duhk-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that ducks. duck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ducker¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; duck ², -er ¹

Example Sentences

Louise Hubbard, Justine Ducker and Danielle Mann, from Norwich, connected after Louise shared the story of both her daughters being diagnosed with congenital heart disease.

From BBC

Professor Neil Oldham from the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry led the study, he said: "Finding this enzyme has been very difficult and we have been hunting for it for over 2 years., The Lutzomyia genome contains an unusually high number of candidate terpene synthase genes, but thanks to the persistence of Dr Charlie Ducker, a talented researcher on the team, we were able to find the one that makes the pheromone."

From Science Daily

For that reason, the messaging will continue, Ducker said.

From Seattle Times

“These are alternatives for children and young people to do in lieu of fireworks in their neighborhood or on their property. That way we’d like to keep things contained to your property and your neighborhood,” said George Ducker, a spokesman for the State Forestry Division.

From Seattle Times

The bottom line for state and federal forest managers is to prevent human-caused wildfires, Ducker said.

From Seattle Times