1. to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy: to dodge a blow; to dodge a question.
2. (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).

3. to move aside or change position suddenly, as to avoid a blow or get behind something.
4. to use evasive methods; prevaricate: When asked a direct question, he dodges.

5. a quick, evasive movement, as a sudden jump away to avoid a blow or the like.
6. an ingenious expedient or contrivance; shifty trick.
7. a business, profession, or occupation.

1. U.S. editor and author of children's books.

1. to avoid or attempt to avoid (a blow, discovery, etc), as by moving suddenly
2. to evade (questions, etc) by cleverness or trickery
3. to make a bell change places with its neighbour when sounding in successive changes
4. to lighten or darken (selected areas on a print) by manipulating the light from an enlarger

5. a plan or expedient contrived to deceive
6. a sudden evasive or hiding movement
7. a clever contrivance
8. the act of dodging

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