scansare — meaning in English

English meaning

• dodge verb To avoid something by moving quickly out of its way.
• parry verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
• shirk verb To avoid a duty or responsibility.
• swerve verb To turn suddenly away from a straight path, often to avoid hitting something.

Senses

scansare is used for these senses in English:

• dodge (ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
• swerve To turn aside or deviate to avoid impact.
• ward off (transitive) To parry, or turn aside.

dodge — full definition

1. verb To avoid something by moving quickly out of its way.
2. verb To avoid dealing with a question, responsibility, or difficulty.
3. noun A trick or clever way of avoiding something, especially a duty or tax.

parry — full definition

1. verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
2. noun A move that blocks or deflects an attack.

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