doe

/doʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a female deer, especially a young or adult female of the red deer, mule deer, or white-tailed deer

“The doe and her fawn grazed in the meadow.”

2. noun

a female of certain other animals, such as an antelope, gazelle, or rabbit

“The doe in the story was a strong and fierce rabbit.”

3. verb

to take or receive something, especially a blow, in a careless or awkward manner

“She doe the punch and stumbled backward.”

4. verb

to make a foolish or awkward attempt

“He doe to play the piano, but his rendition was a disaster.”

Synonyms

  • fawn
  • hind

Antonyms

  • buck
  • stallion