ducks down

Lowers to evade

Ducks down is the soft, fluffy underlayer of feathers from ducks, prized for its exceptional insulation properties.

This down traps air efficiently, making it ideal for filling pillows, comforters, and winter jackets.

The sleeping bag was filled with premium ducks down for warmth at high altitudes.

As a verb phrase, to duck down means to lower oneself quickly, typically to avoid being seen or hit: She ducked down behind the counter when her ex walked in.

Related

fluff · feathers · lowers · quilt · comforter · plumage · pillow · padding · shields · retreats · hides · avoids · swerves · dives · duckling · drops · hunkers · insulation

Opposites
vertical body position

ducks downstands up

Assumes an upright position

rises · stands tall · gets up · rears up · springs up

visibility/exposure

ducks downstands out

Is notably conspicuous

exposes oneself · emerges · pops up · surfaces

response to threat

ducks downstands one's ground

confronts · braves · braces · charges · advances

Family

duck, ducks, ducked, ducking, down, downs, downed, downing, downy

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G