Fielding - English meaning

noun

A thing that is said, written, or done as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation.

Usage examples:

He knocked and entered without waiting for an answer

verb

Say or write something as a reaction to someone or something.

Usage examples:

‘of course i can,’ she answered

verb

A statement made to reply to a question or criticism

verb

Keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

Usage examples:

Avoid excessive exposure to the sun

verb

Cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.

Usage examples:

The bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceiling

verb

Avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.

Usage examples:

Marchers had to dodge missiles thrown by loyalists

noun

A sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something.

Usage examples:

A guard shot at me but with a quick dodge from my new agility i managed to avoid at it.

verb

A quick evasive movement

noun

A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.

Usage examples:

The rear feet of the beaver are large and webbed like a duck's feet, to give the animal good swimmi…

verb

Lower the head or the body quickly to avoid a blow or missile or so as not to be seen.

Usage examples:

Spectators ducked for cover

noun

A quick lowering of the head.

Usage examples:

Then a quick duck brought him under the demon's arm.

verb

Escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.

Usage examples:

Friends helped him to evade capture for a time

verb

Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing

verb

To avoid something unpleasant or unwanted, or to manage not to do (something that should be done)

Usage examples:

She’s trying to evade my questions., he was convicted of evading taxes.

phrasal verb

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

phrasal verb

To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing

Usage examples:

He’s an international celebrity with a staff to help fend off reporters., the social democrat gover…

phrasal verb

To avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult

Usage examples:

The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid fro…

verb

Feel or manipulate with the hands.

Usage examples:

Heavy paving slabs can be difficult to handle

noun

The part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled.

Usage examples:

A holdall with two carrying handles

verb

Touch, lift, or hold

verb

Ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove.

Usage examples:

He parried the blow by holding his sword vertically

noun

An act of parrying something.

Usage examples:

The swords clashed in a parry

verb

Impede the movement of

verb

Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

Usage examples:

The children were playing by a pool

noun

Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children.

Usage examples:

A child at play may use a stick as an aeroplane

verb

Engage in recreational activities rather than work

idiom

To cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place

phrasal verb

Produce, emit, or give out something.

Usage examples:

Radar signals were sent out in powerful pulses

phrasal verb

Dispatch items to a number of people.

Usage examples:

The company sent out written information about the stock

verb

Avoid (someone or something) by stepping sideways.

Usage examples:

He sidestepped a defender and crossed the ball

noun

A step taken sideways, typically to avoid someone or something.

Usage examples:

A boxercise workout that incorporates an intricate combination of sidesteps with left and right hooks

verb

Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing