Ricocheted: meaning, definitions and examples

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ricocheted

 

[ หˆrษชkษ™หŒสƒษ›tษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bouncing off

Ricocheted refers to the action of an object, typically a projectile, bouncing off a surface after impacting it. The term is often used in contexts involving bullets, balls, or other projectiles that change direction upon hitting a target. This bouncing action can result in unpredictable trajectories, which is why the term is commonly used in discussions of firearms or sports. Additionally, ricocheting can also metaphorically describe the way ideas or effects can bounce back in a conversation or situation.

Synonyms

bounce, deflect, rebound

Examples of usage

  • The bullet ricocheted off the wall.
  • The basketball ricocheted off the rim.
  • She dodged the ricocheted stone.

Translations

Translations of the word "ricocheted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ricocheteou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคฌเฅ‹เคŸ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgeprallt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memantul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัะบะพั‡ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odbiล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚ณใ‚ทใ‚งใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ricochetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ricochetรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sekti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ์ฝ”์…ฐํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odrazil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrazili

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผนๅ›ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odskakoval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurgangast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ricochet etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rebotรณ

Etymology

The term 'ricochet' originates from the French word 'ricochet', which means 'to skip or bounce off'. It is derived from the Old French 'ricochet', a variant of 'ricochetier', meaning 'to skip' or 'to bound'. This word has its roots in the beliefs and usage of language from the 16th century. In English, the word started appearing around the early 19th century, particularly in military and sports contexts, to describe how projectiles could unpredictably change direction upon hitting a surface. Over time, the concept has expanded beyond literal physical bouncing, finding metaphorical applications in various discussions of impact and consequence.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,453 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.