Meaning of deke | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A male given name.
2. A member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, founded at Yale College in 1844.
   US, slang
3. A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
4. As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
5. A quick detour.
   Canada, slang

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Examples

“Puck carriers will often use the blade of the hockey stick in timing a deke or fake (if one is used) to get around an opponent.”

“Simmons casually leaned back as if he was going to let the throw go to third. That momentary hesitation made Correa think he could take off for second. Only problem? Simmons was simply laying in wait. He grabbed the ball and threw to first.... Even though Simmons was never the focal point of the play, one deke, one cutoff, and two throws later, he had tricked the Astros out of an inning.”

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