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dodger

/ˈdɒdʒər/ noun · British & US
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What does dodger mean?

noun

A person who dodges, or a device used to deflect or avoid something, such as a ball or a bullet. A person who evades or avoids something, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example

"The dodger in the baseball game expertly avoided the incoming pitch."

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