Dequeue

/dɛk/ noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of deque. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To remove an item from a queue. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

Short for double-ended queue.

Etymology 2

From de- + queue.

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