regate

Definitions of regate
  1. noun
    a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
    synonyms: alicantina, ardid, artificio, artimaña, astucia, carambola, celada, chanada, maraña, martingala, socaliña, sutileza, trepa, treta, zalagarda, zancadilla
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    type of:
    maniobra
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  2. noun
    the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
    synonyms: baboseo, drible, dribling, goteo, regateo
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    type of:
    propulsión
    the act of propelling
  3. noun
    a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
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    type of:
    falsedad, infundio, mentira
    a false statement
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