Duck and Cover

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DC
Pronunciation
/dək ənd ˈkəvər/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
US Government

Examples in Context

  1. Duck and cover, or you could get hurt.
  2. The force of the explosion inside Mr Rabbani's plush house triggered the " duck and cover " alarms at the American embassy down the street.
  3. Yeah, well, don't duck and cover yet.

Other meanings of DC