A linen (or sometimes cotton) fabric, finer and lighter than canvas, used for the lighter sails of vessels, the sacking of beds, and sometimes for men's clothing
To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to dive; to plunge the head in water or other liquid; to dip
If you duck something such as a blow, you avoid it by moving your head or body quickly downwards. Hans deftly ducked their blows. = dodge
a zero individual score, "awarded" to a batter who is "out" without scoring a single earned run
Fibre: Cotton Originally made in linen Weave: Plain, but also crosswise rib Characteristics: Also called canvas Name originated in 18th Century when canvas sails from Britain bare the trademark symbol - a duck Very closely woven and heavy it is the most durable fabric made There are many kinds of duck but the heavier weighs are called canvas It may be unbleached, white, dyed, printed or painted Washable, many are waterproof and wind proof Made in various weights Uses: Utility clothing in lighter weights, such as trousers, jackets, aprons Also for awnings, sails, slipcovers, draperies, sportswear, tents, and many industrial uses
‑ A course woven fabric made of cotton blends or synthetics of a heavier weight yarn
A place where the water almost fills the cave passage, leaving very little space between the surface of the water and the passage roof
A tightly woven, heavy, plain-weave, bottom-weight fabric with a hard, durable finish The fabric is usually made of cotton, and is widely used in men's and women's slacks, and children's playclothes