deke

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or…

   A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.

   • Puck carriers will often use the blade of the hockey stick in timing a deke or fake (if one is used) to get around an opponent.
2. 2

   As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.

3. 3

   A quick detour.

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   1. 4

      To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic

      To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.

   2. 5

      To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.

      • The advantage is with the shooter from fifteen to twenty feet, but if you notice a weakness, you may want to fake a shot and "deke" to goalie.
      • "Deke!" Joe would shout hoarsely. "You deke with your shoulder. Drop it like you were going that way!"
      • Andrelton Simmons dekes out Carlos Correa to get him in a rundown, which eventually ends with Jose Altuve being tagged out at home.
   3. 6

      A male given name.

   4. 7

      A member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, founded at Yale College in 1844.

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