ALL meanings of dodged
dodge
D d - verb with object dodged to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question. 1
- verb with object dodged Also, hold back. Photography. (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 followed by out). Compare burn1 (def 45). 1
- verb without object dodged to move aside or change position suddenly, as to avoid a blow or get behind something. 1
- verb without object dodged to use evasive methods; prevaricate: When asked a direct question, he dodges. 1
- noun dodged a quick, evasive movement, as a sudden jump away to avoid a blow or the like. 1
- noun dodged an ingenious expedient or contrivance; shifty trick. 1
- noun dodged Slang. a business, profession, or occupation. 1
- noun dodged Simple past tense and past participle of dodge. 1