ducks — any of numerous wild or domesticated web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterized by abroad, flat bill, short legs, and depressed body.
methods — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
ploys — a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage.
strategies — Also, strategics. the science or art of combining and employing the means of war in planning and directing large military movements and operations.
wiles — a trick, artifice, or stratagem meant to fool, trap, or entice; device.