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dodge

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃ.ˈki.vɐ/es·qui·va

Definition

1

The act of dodging or evading; a quick movement to avoid a blow, an obstacle, or an unpleasant situation.

Usage examples

With a swift dodge, he avoided the thrown ball.
Her dodge of the question was transparent to everyone.

Common combinations

dodge a blowquick dodge