0 to hide under something and cover your face and head, as a way of trying to protect yourself, for example from a nuclear explosion:
The phrase "duck and cover" became a standard part of Cold War safety drills during the 1950s.
Loudspeakers broadcast messages warning residents to duck and cover.
In an earthquake, some remember to "duck and cover," hiding under a strong desk or in a doorway.
If you need a break from politics, now is your chance to duck and cover with a good summer read.
