What is another word for ricochet?

329 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɹˈɪkəʃˌe͡ɪ], [ ɹˈɪkəʃˌe‍ɪ], [ ɹ_ˈɪ_k_ə_ʃ_ˌeɪ]

Synonyms for the word "ricochet" include rebound, bounce, carom, skip, and deflect. These words all describe the action of an object bouncing off a surface and changing direction. The term "rebound" is often used in sports such as basketball to describe the way a ball bounces off the backboard or rim. "Bounce" and "skip" are commonly used to describe the movement of balls or stones skipping across a body of water. "Carom" is a more specific term used in the game of billiards to describe the way a ball bounces off the edges of the table. All of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with "ricochet" to describe the action of an object bouncing off a surface.

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How to use "Ricochet" in context?

The word "ricochet" comes from the French word "ricochet" which means to rebound. When you throw a stone or a ball, it will likely go off in a straight line. If you hit the object hard enough, the energy in the motion will send the object flying in a different direction. This is because the object acquires more energy as it moves away from the center of the motion. The stone may fly off in a different direction than you threw it, and this is called a "ricochet.

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