Definition Synonyms
Definition of deflection - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physicsact of changing direction or position
- The deflection of the arrow was unexpected.
2.
figurativeavoiding addressing questions or criticism
- His deflection of the question was obvious.
3.
sportsball changing direction after hitting something
- The deflection led to an own goal.
4.
technologyTECH. movement of a structure under loadTECH.
- The bridge's deflection was within safe limits.
5.
measurementTECH. deviation of a measuring instrument's indicatorTECH.
- The deflection on the gauge showed a pressure change.
6.
opticsTECH. change in direction of a light beamTECH.
- The deflection of light created a rainbow.
Images of deflection
ball changing direction after hitting something
Expressions with deflection
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alteration in vehicle's course by wind
The driver struggled with wind deflection on the highway.
Origin of deflection
Latin, deflectere (to bend away)
Terms with deflection included in their meaning
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deflection
hit a surface and deflect away
deflection
mention race to deflect criticism
deflection
childish way to deflect insults
physics
deflection of objects in a rotating frame of reference
aerodynamics
downward deflection of airflow by an aircraft wing
science
device obtaining mass spectrum by ion deflection
golf
accidental deflection of a ball by an outside agent
movement
erratic deflection from intended course
particle deflection
related to the deflection of particles
physics
capable of causing deflection
measurement
instrument measuring deflection of structures under load
sport
small deflection of the ball in cricket
physics
deflection caused to a moving object
firearms
scale on a gun sight for wind deflection
Examples of deflection in a sentence
Engineers calculated the deflection of the bridge under load. Her deflection of blame was frustrating to witness. The politician's deflection during the interview was skillful. A deflection off the post saved the team. The deflection changed the ball's path unexpectedly. Engineers measured the deflection of the beam under stress.
The deflection of the antenna affected the signal quality. The deflection in the beam was concerning. Engineers measured the deflection during the test. The deflection of the laser beam was precise. Engineers measured the deflection of the light in the experiment.
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- French:déviation, dérobade, ...
- German:Ablenkung, Abwehr, ...
- Italian:deviazione, elusione, ...
- Spanish:desviación, evasión, ...
- Portuguese:desvio, fuga, ...
- Chinese:偏转, 回避, ...
- Japanese:偏向, 回避, ...
- Arabic:اِنْحِرَاف, مراوغة, ...
- Hebrew:הֲסָטָה, הִתְחַמְּקוּת, ...
- Russian:отклонение, уклонение, ...
- Ukrainian:відхилення, ухилення, ...
- Hindi:विचलन, टालमटोल, ...
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