duckable

adj 2

Definitions

adj

1

Capable of being ducked, i.e. avoided by moving the body underneath it.

Some branches weren't duckable and there was nothing to do but close my eyes and shield myself with an arm. Mesquite thorns sliced into my hands, neck and face.

2

Capable of being ducked, i.e. immersed in liquid.

The elegant image remained, though imprinted in a child so small as to be easily portable by a stout nurse, I remember, and not less easily duckable; I gasp again, and was long to gasp, with the sense of salt immersion received at her strong hands.

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