What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duck low to get cover (9)" mean?

The definition is "Duck". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EIDER (synonym="‘duck’, after which the bed cover is named") + DOWN (synonym="‘low’") = EIDERDOWN; definition: "cover" The answer is EIDERDOWN.

Duck low to get cover (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29394 | 2 Down | 2024-05-28 flower

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