doff
Example Sentences
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A lone shepherd respectfully doffs his hat as he finds himself in the presence of an angel trailing a long message: “I bring you tidings of great joy . . . ”
He didn’t have to make the gesture; but it’s a measure of his decency that he doffed his hat to her.
This is Canada, so the photograph you probably will see this week is one of father and son, simultaneously doffing their caps in the outfield at Olympic Stadium, when Guerrero played for the Montreal Expos.
From Los Angeles Times
When forced by Pozzo to dance, Mr. Thornton merely doffs his bowler hat rhythmically a few times in a funny nod to Bob Fosse.
The sellout crowd, which had long been on its feet, continuing cheering, eventually drawing Kershaw back out onto the field to doff his cap in appreciation.
From Los Angeles Times
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