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Definition ricochet in American English

ricochet verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈrɪkəˌʃeɪ/
1

if a moving object ricochets, it hits a surface at an angle and immediately moves away from it at a different angle

Example

The ball ricocheted off a rock and hit him on the shoulder.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
Definition ricochet in American English