Deflection

Quick meaning: Deflection is a noun meaning The act of deflecting or something deflected.

Meaning

The act of deflecting or something deflected.

More Meanings

1. Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.
2. (figuratively) The act of refusing to address something (questions, criticism, etc.).
3. (psychology) The act of rejecting culpability by redirecting blame elsewhere.
4. Bending or deformation under load.
5. (chess) A tactic that forces an opposing piece to leave the square, rank or file it occupies, thus exposing the king or a valuable piece

Example Sentences

Russell's goalbound shot took a deflection off a defender and went out for a corner.

“‘I’m focused on the future’ is one of the most generic store-brand fuckboy deflections there is,” Oliver fumed.

The next morning Oswald stopped short in the middle of his shaving, which in his case involved the most tortuous deflections and grimacings.

Tyre design deflection profile under load is about a one-third reduction in tyre section radius. If the tyre is overloaded, over-deflection will occur. Over-deflection results in a larger heat increase than would be expected from under-inflation. If one of a pair of tyres on the same axle is under-inflated, the other tyre may be overloaded.

Word Forms

• deflections
• deflexion

Synonyms for deflection

Depending on context, synonyms include deviation, warp, digression, diversion, refraction, deflexion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deflexion, deviation, diversion, digression, warp, bending.

Related Dictionary Tools