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   dodge

   /dɒdʒ/

   verb

   • 1. avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement: "marchers had to dodge missiles thrown by loyalists" Similar dartboltduckdiveswervebody-swervesidestepveerlungejumpleapspringeludeevadeavoidstay away fromsteer clear ofescaperun away frombreak away fromloseleave behindshakeshake offfend offkeep at arm's lengthgive someone a wide berthkeep one's distance fromdeceivetrickcheatend-runinformal:ditchgive someone the slip
   • ▪ move quickly to one side or out of the way: "Adam dodged between the cars"
   • ▪ evade (a debt or obligation) in a cunning or dishonest way: "he'd caught her dodging fares on the underground" Similar avoidevadeshunget out ofslide out ofback out ofsteer clear ofsidestepcircumventskirt roundbypassgive something a missfind a way out ofinformal:duckwriggle out ofcop out offunkskiveskive offcutduck-shovearchaic:declinebilkOpposite face up totackle
   • 2. expose (one area of a print) less than the rest during processing or enlarging: "he dodged and burned the photograph to get the exact exposure levels he was after"
   • 3. (of a bell in change-ringing) move one place contrary to the normal sequence, and then back again in the following round.

   noun

   • 1. a sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something. Similar dartboltduckdiveswervejumpleapspring
   • ▪ a cunning trick or dishonest act, in particular one intended to avoid something unpleasant: informal "the grant system's widespread use as a tax dodge" Similar ruseployschemetacticstratagemsubterfugetrickhoaxwilecheatdeceptionblindpretextmanoeuvredevicemachinationcontrivanceartificeexpedientswindlefraudloopholeinformal:scamconcon trickset-upwanglewheezebuncogriftlurkrortinformal, dated:flankerarchaic:shift
   • 2. the dodging of a bell in change-ringing.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the senses ‘dither’ and ‘haggle’): of unknown origin.

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   What is the meaning of Dodge?

   • We found 15 answers for “Dodge” . This page shows answers to the clue Dodge, followed by ten definitions like “ Fig.: To evade by craft ”, “ To evade a duty by low craft ” and “ Dodge is slang for shrewd, artful, expedient ”. Synonyms for Dodge are for example ambiguity, escape and excuse. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers.

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   What is a synonym for Dodge?

   • To evade by craft ”, “ To evade a duty by low craft ” and “ Dodge is slang for shrewd, artful, expedient ”. Synonyms for Dodge are for example ambiguity, escape and excuse. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle. • Fig.:

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   What is the crossword clue Dodge?

   • We found 15 answers for the crossword clue Dodge . A further 50 clues may be related. If you haven't solved the crossword clue Dodge yet try to search our Crossword Dictionary by entering the letters you already know! (Enter a dot for each missing letters, e.g. “A.BIGUI..” will find “AMBIGUITY” and “E.CA..” will find “ESCAPE”)

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   What does Dodge mean in football?

   • To dodge something is to avoid it. In dodge ball, players dodge the balls being thrown at them. Dodging is making quick, sudden movements, usually to avoid something. You have to move quickly to dodge a flower pot that's falling from a ledge. In football, running backs are good at dodging defensive players.

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     DODGE meaning: 1. to avoid being hit by something by moving...

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of dodge, as well as synonyms, examples, and word history. Dodge can mean to evade, deceive, or trick, or to move suddenly or avoid something.

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   To dodge something is to avoid it. In dodge ball, players dodge the balls being thrown at them. Dodging is making quick, sudden movements, usually to avoid something.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word dodge in British and American English. Dodge can be a verb meaning to avoid, evade, or move quickly, or a noun meaning a trick, a plan, or a movement.

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