"out for a duck" meaning in English

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          "text": "The batsman out first ball is out for a duck, no matter how fervently and frequently he replays the awful moment in his mind's eye; a missed catch is a drop, however intricate and extenuating the context; and wickets claimed in the post-match bar do not count, even if the bowler believes them \"deserved\".",
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          "text": "Shaw's five victims included Australian skipper, David Gregory, out for a duck.",
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        "Having batted no hits for the entire game."
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        "(cricket) Having batted no hits for the entire game."
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