ducker

American  

[duhk-er] / ˈdʌk ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that ducks. duck.

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Etymology

Origin of ducker

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

Example Sentences

Before Spurs, Redknapp would go along with the image of himself as a ducker and diver.

From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2011

Do you love a spurred horse rather than a ducker, that neighs and scrapes?

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert

One of my friends was a member of the Washington and Mount Vernon Ducking Club, which has its camp and fixtures just below the Mount Vernon landing; he was an old ducker.

From The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton by Burroughs, John

The ducker saw him and knowing him, questioned him of his case; whereupon he told them his tale, and that which had befallen him; and the diver marvelled at the lack of his luck.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 11 [Supplement] by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

But when the ducker saw me throw my ring he said to me, 'Wherefore, O my lord, hast thou parted with thy seal?' and said I to him, 'The deed is done.'

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 15 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir