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- verb intransitive To maintain a safe distance from a
hazard . - verb intransitive To abstain from participation.
- verb intransitive, cricket (of a wicket-keeper) to stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a
fast bowler
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb stand away from an object or person
- verb stay clear of, avoid
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