deke
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
- As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
- A quick detour.
- A member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, founded at Yale College in 1844.
Verb
- To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
- To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
Proper noun
- A male given name.
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