ricochet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of firing a projectile so that it skips along a surface.
  2. An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.
verb
  1. To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.
  2. To operate upon by ricochet firing.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ricochet.wav

Word forms

ricochet ricochets ricocheting ricochetting ricocheted ricochetted

Etymology

Borrowed from French ricochet, of uncertain origin.

Derived words

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