/doj/ , v. , dodged, dodging , n.
v.t.
1. to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
2. Also, hold back . Photog. (in printing) to shade (an area of a print) from exposure for a period, while exposing the remainder of the print in order to lighten or eliminate the area (sometimes fol. by out ). Cf. burn 1 (def. 36).
v.i.
3. to move aside or change position suddenly, as to avoid a blow or get behind something.
4. to use evasive methods; prevaricate: When asked a direct question, he dodges.
n.
5. a quick, evasive movement, as a sudden jump away to avoid a blow or the like.
6. an ingenious expedient or contrivance; shifty trick.
7. Slang. a business, profession, or occupation.
[ 1560-70; of obscure orig. ]
Syn. 1. avoid. 4. equivocate, quibble.