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dodge
[ doj ]
/ dÉdÊ /
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verb (used with object), dodged, dodg·ing.
to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
Also hold back. Photography. (in printing) to shade (an area of a print) from exposure for a period, while exposing the remainder of the print in order to lighten or eliminate the area (sometimes followed by out).Compare burn1 (def. 47).
verb (used without object), dodged, dodg·ing.
to move aside or change position suddenly, as to avoid a blow or get behind something.
to use evasive methods; prevaricate: When asked a direct question, he dodges.
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Origin of dodge
First recorded in 1560â70; of obscure origin
OTHER WORDS FROM dodge
outdodge, verb (used with object), out·dodged, out·dodg·ing.un·dodged, adjectiveWords nearby dodge
Other definitions for dodge (2 of 2)
Dodge
[ doj ]
/ dÉdÊ /
noun
Mary Elizabeth, 1831â1905, U.S. editor and author of children's books.
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British Dictionary definitions for dodge
dodge
/ (dÉdÊ) /
verb
noun
Word Origin for dodge
C16: of unknown origin
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