noun
Uncommon
dodging
Dodging (noun) means the act of avoiding something by moving quickly or evasively. Example: “His dodging kept him out of the tackle.”
noun
1
The act of avoiding something by moving quickly or evasively.
"His dodging kept him out of the tackle."
How to use dodging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of avoiding something, physically or figuratively.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dodgings
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What does “dodging” mean?
The word “dodging” means the act of avoiding something by moving quickly or evasively. In plain terms, the action of avoiding something, physically or figuratively.
How do you use “dodging” in a sentence?
Here is “dodging” used in a sentence: “His dodging kept him out of the tackle.”
What part of speech is “dodging”?
“Dodging” is a noun.
Is “dodging” a common word?
“Dodging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
