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Deke
01
a deceptive move in hockey used by a player to fake out an opponent, typically involving quick and agile puck-handling skills
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
dekes
What is a "deke"?
A deke is a hockey move where a player fakes a shot or pass to trick an opponent and create space to advance or score. It is often used to get past defenders or goalkeepers by making them react in the wrong direction. The player will move or shoot in one direction, only to quickly move the puck the other way. It requires good stickhandling, timing, and quick reflexes to successfully fool the opponent.
Examples
She used a deke to create space for a shot on goal.
to deke
01
(Canada) to avoid, dodge, or go around something, often using trickery or clever maneuvering
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
deke
3rd person singular
dekes
present participle
deking
past simple
deked
past participle
deked
Examples
He deked past the defender on the ice.
