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Original entry ↗A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman. · As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team. · A quick detour.
To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery. · To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
Canadian English, a contraction of decoy.
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