dɒdʒ ɪˈluːd ɪˈveɪd fʌdʒ ˈpæɹi skɜːt skɝt avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) He dodged the issue she skirted the problem They tend to evade their responsibilities he evaded the questions skillfully small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away Before he could duck, another stone struck him submerge or plunge suddenly dip into a liquid He dipped into the pool a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents flesh of a duck (domestic or wild) (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman