Ricocheting: meaning, definitions and examples

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ricocheting

 

[ หŒrษชkษ™หˆสƒeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bouncing off

Ricocheting refers to the action of an object, often a projectile, bouncing off a surface after hitting it. This phenomenon can occur when a bullet strikes a wall or a ball hits the ground at a certain angle. The term is often used in discussions about physics and dynamics to describe how momentum and energy transfer between objects. Ricocheting can create unpredictable trajectories and is significant in various fields including sports, engineering, and military contexts.

Synonyms

bouncing, deflecting, rebounding.

Examples of usage

  • The bullet ricocheted off the wall.
  • The basketball ricocheted from the rim.
  • He ducked just in time to avoid the ricocheting object.
  • The sound of ricocheting metal echoed in the alley.

Translations

Translations of the word "ricocheting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ricocheteando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคตเคพเค‡เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abprallen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memantul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัะบะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ricochet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚ณใ‚ทใ‚ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ricochet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ricochet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ricocheting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ์ฝ”์…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุฏุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odraz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odraz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅผน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odboj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rikoลŸet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ricochet

Etymology

The term 'ricochet' originates from the French word 'ricochet,' which means 'to ricochet' or 'to skip.' This word has its roots in the Old French 'ricochet' or 'ricochet,' which likely derives from the verb 'ricochetier.' The use of this term in English dates back to the late 19th century, primarily appearing in discussions related to firearms and projectile motion. Over time, it has expanded in usage to encompass various contexts where an object bounces off a surface. The concept of ricochet is closely connected to the principles of physics, particularly the laws of motion formulated by Newton. As a result, 'ricocheting' has become a fundamental term in both physical sciences and everyday language, illustrating the dynamic interactions between objects and forces.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,339, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.