noun Download 🔗Share A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs. Examples : "The deer made several ruses, zig-zagging through the woods to avoid the approaching hunters. " animal nature action sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick. Examples : "The child used various ruses, such as pretending to be sick, to avoid going to school. " action character attitude way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Cunning, guile, trickery. Examples : "The child tried several clever ruses, like pretending to be sick, to avoid taking the math test. " character action way mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
