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| dodge [ doj ] |
verb (past and past participle dodged, present participle dodg·ing, 3rd person present singular dodg·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb move quickly to avoid something: to move quickly and suddenly to one side to avoid being caught or hit by somebody or something
  He dodged the punch.
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2. transitive verb avoid something unpleasant: to avoid doing something regarded as unpleasant
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3. transitive verb photog mask area of print: to mask an area of a photographic print during exposure to prevent light reaching it
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noun (plural dodg·es) |
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1. trick to avoid doing something: a clever trick or tactic to avoid doing something
a tax dodge
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2. quick avoiding movement: a sudden quick movement to one side to avoid being caught or hit by somebody or something
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| [Mid-16th century. Origin ?] |
