Meaning of the word deke in English

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deke

US /diːk/

UK /diːk/

a deceptive move, typically in ice hockey, to fake out an opponent

Example:

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The forward used a brilliant deke to get past the defenseman.

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He faked a shot and then pulled off a quick deke.

Synonym:

feint fake juke dodge trick

to make a deceptive move (typically in ice hockey) to fake out an opponent

Example:

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He managed to deke around two defenders and score.

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The goalie was completely deked by the forward's move.

Synonym:

feint fake juke dodge trick

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