deke

/diːk/
verb
  1. To fake out an opponent with a deceptive move in sports.
    • The point guard tried to deke his way to the basket.
    • She deked left and then passed to an open teammate.
    • He managed to deke the defender and score the winning goal.
noun
  1. A deceptive move in sports (especially hockey or basketball) to fake out an opponent.
    • She practiced the deke until she could do it without thinking.
    • The player faked a shot and then used a quick deke to get past the defender.
    • His signature deke made the goalie dive the wrong way.
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