Ricochetted: meaning, definitions and examples
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ricochetted
[ ˌrɪk.əˈʃeɪt ]
bouncing off
To ricochet means to rebound off a surface, typically after impacting it at an angle. It is often used in the context of bullets or other projectiles that deflect off walls or other hard surfaces.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bullet ricocheted off the metal wall.
- The ball ricocheted off the pavement and hit the window.
- After hitting the ground, the rock ricocheted into the air.
Translations
Translations of the word "ricochetted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ricocheteado
🇮🇳 रिकोशे्टेड
🇩🇪 abgeprallt
🇮🇩 memantul
🇺🇦 відскочив
🇵🇱 odbijający się
🇯🇵 リコシェされた
🇫🇷 ricocheté
🇪🇸 ricochetado
🇹🇷 seken
🇰🇷 리코셰된
🇸🇦 مرتد
🇨🇿 odražený
🇸🇰 odrazený
🇨🇳 反弹的
🇸🇮 odbočen
🇮🇸 endurkast
🇰🇿 қайталанған
🇬🇪 რიკოშეტი
🇦🇿 ricochet edilmiş
🇲🇽 ricocheteado
Etymology
The word "ricochet" originates from the French term "ricochet" which means to rebound or bounce. The word was first adopted into English in the late 19th century, during the period when firearms and ballistics were becoming more commonly discussed concepts in both military and civilian contexts. The action of ricocheting can be observed in various scenarios, including sports, artillery, and everyday life. As these activities became more prevalent, so did the use of the term 'ricochet.' The etymology suggests that the movement inherent in the term reflects the unpredictable trajectory of an object after it strikes a surface at an angle. Over time, the word has been integrated into both technical jargon and colloquial language, emphasizing its versatile application in describing various rebound scenarios.