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What is another word for ricochet?

329 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɹˈɪkəʃˌe͡ɪ], [ ɹˈɪkəʃˌe‍ɪ], [ ɹ_ˈɪ_k_ə_ʃ_ˌeɪ]

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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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