Phrase guide
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noun
Physical movement performed in order to avoid a collision with something (such as a vehicle or missile).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an action aimed at evading an opponent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: evasion
Narrower terms: clinch, flight maneuver, airplane maneuver, straight-arm
History
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