Ricocheted: meaning, definitions and examples
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ricocheted
[ หrษชkษหสษtษชd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น ricocheteou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคฌเฅเค เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช abgeprallt
๐ฎ๐ฉ memantul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดัะบะพัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ odbiล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใณใทใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท ricochetรฉ
๐ช๐ธ ricochetรณ
๐น๐ท sekti
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌ์ฝ์ ฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฑุชุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ odrazil
๐ธ๐ฐ odrazili
๐จ๐ณ ๅผนๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ odskakoval
๐ฎ๐ธ endurgangast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาัััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแจแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ricochet etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.