to dodge
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "dodge"in English

to dodge
01

to intentionally avoid an issue or responsibility

Transitive: to dodge a responsibility or situation
to dodge definition and meaning
Examples
The employee often dodges difficult questions during team meetings.
02

to avoid someone or something by making a quick, sudden movement

Transitive: to dodge sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
dodge
3rd person singular
dodges
Present participle
dodging
Past simple
dodged
Past participle
dodged
Examples
He dodged the incoming ball with a swift leap to the side.
03

to move quickly to one side or out of the way in order to avoid something

Intransitive: to dodge | to dodge to a direction
Examples
He dodged to the left just as the bicycle zoomed past him.
Dodge
01

a quick evasive movement

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
dodges
02

an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

03

a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

04

(lacrosse) a player's sudden and agile movement to evade defenders while carrying or receiving the ball

What is a "dodge"?

A dodge in lacrosse is a skillful move where a player tries to avoid a defender by quickly changing direction or using deceptive moves. The purpose of a dodge is to create space between the ball carrier and the defender, allowing the player to move toward the goal or pass to a teammate. Players can use different types of dodges, such as a split dodge, where the player changes direction quickly, or a roll dodge, where the player spins to avoid the defender. A successful dodge can help create scoring opportunities or open up space for other players.

Examples
He executed a quick dodge to slip past the defender.
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