Keep-away Definition

noun

A child's game in which players throw a ball or other similar object so as to prevent a selected player from catching it. When the selected player catches the thrown object, he or she trades places with whoever threw it in a manner that allowed it to be caught.

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verb

To refrain or prevent from coming (near).

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Keep-away Sentence Examples

  • Just keep away from the bad boys.

  • Onions can also keep away slugs, aphids and other pests.

  • Plant trees on the east and west sides of your home to keep away the sun's rays.

  • A dressing of soot will keep away these pests.

  • On receiving the accusation the king-archon by proclamation warned the accused to keep away from temples and other places forbidden to such persons.

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Words Starting With

KKEKEE

Words Ending With

YAYWAY

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Words Starting With K and Ending With Y

Starts With K & Ends With YStarts With KE & Ends With YStarts With K & Ends With AY

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