definition of
dodge

[1] #1 dodge v. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid; "The child dodged the teacher's blow". wn

[2] #2 dodge n. [contrivance, stratagem] an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track". wn

[3] #3 dodge n. a quick evasive movement. wn

[4] #4 dodge v. move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course; "the pickpocket dodged through the crowd". wn

[5] #5 dodge v. [hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, duck, sidestep] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully". wn