deflection

dɪˈflɛkʃən
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Translation of deflection from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

physics

act of changing direction or position
  • The deflection of the arrow was unexpected.De afbuiging van de pijl was onverwacht.
2.

figurative

avoiding addressing questions or criticism
  • His deflection of the question was obvious.Zijn ontwijking van de vraag was duidelijk.
3.

sports

ball changing direction after hitting something
  • The deflection led to an own goal.De afbuiging leidde tot een eigen doelpunt.
4.

technology

TECH.
movement of a structure under load
TECH.
doorbuiging vervorming fdeflectie
  • The bridge's deflection was within safe limits.De doorbuiging van de brug was binnen veilige grenzen.
5.

measurement

TECH.
deviation of a measuring instrument's indicator
TECH.
  • The deflection on the gauge showed a pressure change.De uitslag op de meter toonde een drukverandering aan.
6.

optics

TECH.
change in direction of a light beam
TECH.
afbuiging lichtafbuiging lichtbreking f
  • The deflection of light created a rainbow.De afbuiging van licht creëerde een regenboog.
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Expressions with deflection: examples in English and translations in Dutch

windafbuiging
windafwijking
The driver struggled with wind deflection on the highway.

Images of deflection

  • deflection: ball changing direction after hitting something
    (sports) afbuiging

Synonyms and analogies of deflection in English

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.

Translations of "deflection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
vervormingnf.

After the final crushing test, the permanent deflection of the protective structure shall be recorded.

Na de laatste verbrijzelingstest wordt de permanente vervorming van de kantelbeveiliging geregistreerd.

afwijkingnf.

A sudden deflection sent the ball flying toward the goal.

Een plotselinge afwijking stuurde de bal ineens richting het doel.

uitslagnm.

Gross leaks in small rooms no longer result in a full-scale deflection.

Grote lekkages in kleine ruimten zorgen niet langer voor een volledige uitslag.

uitwijkingnf.

calculation of material stress at any given deflection

berekening van materiaalspanning bij een gegeven uitwijking

afleidingnf.

This is just a deflection because you can't get - a genuine laugh.

Dit is afleiding, omdat we niet om je lachen.

ontwijkingnf.

You can spot deflection when someone changes the subject abruptly in a talk.

Je herkent ontwijking wanneer iemand tijdens een gesprek plotseling van onderwerp verandert.

verbuigingnf.

A suspended T-profile exposed with load (F) giving a deflection (f).

Een verlaagd T-profiel blootgesteld aan een belasting (F) geeft een verbuiging (f).

afbuiging

She scored after a lucky deflection off the opposing player's helmet.

Ze scoorde na een gelukkige afbuiging via de helm van de tegenstander.

doorbuiging

This deflection could be done with both electric and magnetic fields.

Deze doorbuiging kan zowel met elektrische als met magnetische velden gebeuren.

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deflection: Examples and translations in context

In such cases deformation can be a form of deflection or twisting.

Vervorming kan een vorm van doorbuigen of kromtrekken zijn.

Vertical supports are included to eliminate horizontal deflection and to guarantee maximum frame stability.

Verticale supportdelen worden geplaatst om horizontale vervorming te elimineren en garanderen maximale frame stabiliteit.

There is always inevitable acoustic distortion as a result of deflection of windows and interior elements.

Er is altijd sprake van akoestische vervorming door reflecties van bijvoorbeeld interieurdelen en ramen.

Force versus deflection data are to be collected in either analog or digital form for each sample tested.

Voor elk getest monster worden gegevens over kracht tegen vervorming in analoge of digitale vorm verzameld.

The perfect profile connection for very large projection screens ensures optimum form stability and minimum deflection.

De perfecte profiel verbinding voor zeer grote projectieschermen zorgt voor een optimale vorm stabiliteit en minimale vervorming.

Too low pressure leads to excessive deflection of the tyre and this causes mechanical tension which created heat.

Een te lage bandenspanning leidt tot overmatige vervorming van de band en dit leidt tot mechanische spanning hetgeen hitte veroorzaakt.

Example of apparatus for measuring elastic deflection

Voorbeeld van een apparaat voor het meten van de elastische vervorming

After the deflection, the ball went in an entirely unpredictable direction.

Na de afwijking vloog de bal een volledig onvoorspelbare kant op.

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