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dodging

The correct spelling is dodging.

How to pronounce dodging

verb

Say it like: Dod-jin-g

The correct spelling is dodging. To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way. For example: "He dodged traffic crossing the street."

Usage Examples

He dodged traffic crossing the street.

The politician dodged the question with a meaningless reply.

twistings and dodgings

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
  2. 2.To avoid; to sidestep.
  3. 3.To go hither and thither.
  4. 4.(videography) To decrease the exposure for certain areas of an image in order to make them darker (compare burn).
  5. 5.To follow by dodging, or suddenly shifting from place to place.

noun

  1. 1.The act of dodging; a dodge.

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