DEKE

Deke

A deke is an ice hockey technique which a player uses to get past an opponent or "fake out" an opposing player. The term is a Canadianism formed by abbreviating decoy.

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deke

Noun

  1. A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or other defender.
  2. A series of feints, fakes, or other moves made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or other defender.
  3. A quick detour.

Verb

  1. To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
  2. (in hockey) To execute a deke.


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