deke
deke — verb
- dekepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dekes3rd person singular
- deking-ing form
- dekedpast simple
1. to use a sudden false movement that makes an opponent commit the wrong way, leav
to use a sudden false movement that makes an opponent commit the wrong way, leaving you space to advance the puck or ball.
Elena deked the defender and scored the winning goal in overtime.
transitive: deke + opponent
Ravindra deked the goalie with a shoulder fake and slid the puck into the net.
deke + opponent with [body fake]
Femi learned how to deke by watching professional hockey players on television.
The coach showed the young players how to deke past an opponent during practice.
文法句型
deke + opponent
deke (no object)
deke past + opponent
用法筆記
Frequently used in ice hockey, but also in baseball and field hockey to describe a fake-out move.
常見錯誤
deke — noun
- dekesingular
- dekesplural
1. a quick, deceptive movement — such as a fake shot or a false body lean — that tr
a quick, deceptive movement — such as a fake shot or a false body lean — that tricks an opponent into reacting the wrong way.
Jisoo sold the deke beautifully and watched the goalie slide the wrong way.
collocation: sell a deke
Eli's quick deke to the backhand opened up the net for an easy shot.
deke to [direction]
Michael practiced his signature deke — a sudden shoulder drop — every day on the ice.
A well-timed deke can turn a blocked shot into a scoring chance.
The forward's fake deke fooled the defenseman and opened the lane to the net.
用法筆記
The noun often pairs with verbs like 'sell,' 'throw,' 'execute,' or 'make' (e.g., 'sell a deke,' 'throw a deke').