dodge

Definition

  • n. a quick evasive movement
  • n. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
  • v. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
  • v. move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

Word forms

Present participle
dodging
Past tense
dodged
Third person singular
dodges
Past participle
dodged

Example sentences

  1. v.

    He managed to dodge the ball just in time.

  2. n.

    The magician's trick was a clever dodge that surprised the audience.