Meaning

(ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman..

Definitions by Sense

1. (ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
2. As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
3. (Canada, slang) A quick detour.
4. (Canada, slang) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
5. (ice hockey) To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.

Example Sentences

Puck carriers will often use the blade of the hockey stick in timing a deke or fake (if one is used) to get around an opponent.

Simmons casually leaned back as if he was going to let the throw go to third. That momentary hesitation made Correa think he could take off for second. Only problem? Simmons was simply laying in wait. He grabbed the ball and threw to first.... Even though Simmons was never the focal point of the play, one deke, one cutoff, and two throws later, he had tricked the Astros out of an inning.

The advantage is with the shooter from fifteen to twenty feet, but if you notice a weakness, you may want to fake a shot and "deke" to goalie.

"Deke!" Joe would shout hoarsely. "You deke with your shoulder. Drop it like you were going that way!"

Andrelton Simmons dekes out Carlos Correa to get him in a rundown, which eventually ends with Jose Altuve being tagged out at home.

Word Forms

• dekes
• deking
• deked

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When Should You Use Deke?

Use deke when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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