Dodge: meaning, definitions and examples

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dodge

 

[ dษ’dส’ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in sports

To avoid being hit by something such as a ball, or to avoid hitting something

Synonyms

avoid, evade, sidestep

Examples of usage

  • He dodged the defender and scored a goal.
  • The player dodged the incoming pitch.
  • The quarterback dodged the tackle and threw a pass for a touchdown.
Context #2 | Noun

in automotive

A brand of American automobile

Synonyms

automobile brand, car manufacturer

Examples of usage

  • She drives a Dodge Charger.
  • The Dodge Ram is a popular truck model.
  • My favorite Dodge model is the Challenger.

Translations

Translations of the word "dodge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquivar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคšเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausweichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั…ะธะปัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uniknฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฟใ‘ใ‚‹ (sakeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท esquiver

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esquivar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑnmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ•˜๋‹ค (pihada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู†ุจ (tajannub)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhรฝbat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhรฝbaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่บฒ้ฟ (duว’bรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izogniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esquivar

Etymology

The word 'dodge' originated in the early 16th century, derived from Middle English 'dogge' which meant 'to move quickly'. Initially used in the context of avoiding a blow or missile, the term later expanded to include the idea of trickery or deception. In the automotive industry, Dodge is an American brand known for producing cars, trucks, and SUVs.

See also: dodger, dodginess, dodging, dodgy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,795, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.