deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən 
dē-
1
: a turning aside or off course : deviation
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
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Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
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On Thursday, McMann found the back of the net with a deflection in tight.
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Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Some other impressive stats include his 648 tackles, 228 quarterback hits and 58 pass deflections.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Even without a deflection, there's plenty of time for government officials to do something here on Earth.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
City’s relief was only short-lived, however, as Thomas Partey intercepted a pass and, thanks to a heavy deflection off John Stones, restored Arsenal’s advantage only 38 seconds after the Citizens had leveled.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Some other impressive stats include his 648 tackles, 228 quarterback hits and 58 pass deflections.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Even without a deflection, there's plenty of time for government officials to do something here on Earth.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
City’s relief was only short-lived, however, as Thomas Partey intercepted a pass and, thanks to a heavy deflection off John Stones, restored Arsenal’s advantage only 38 seconds after the Citizens had leveled.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən
1
: a turning aside or deviation from a straight line
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
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