deflection

dɪˈflɛkʃən
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Translation of deflection into German

Noun

1.

physics

act of changing direction or position
  • The deflection of the arrow was unexpected.Die Ablenkung des Pfeils war unerwartet.
2.

figurative

avoiding addressing questions or criticism
Ablenkung fAbwehr f
  • His deflection of the question was obvious.Seine Ausweichung der Frage war offensichtlich.
3.

sports

ball changing direction after hitting something
  • The deflection led to an own goal.Die Ablenkung führte zu einem Eigentor.
4.

technology

TECH.
movement of a structure under load
TECH.
Durchbiegung Verformung f
  • The bridge's deflection was within safe limits.Die Durchbiegung der Brücke lag innerhalb sicherer Grenzen.
5.

measurement

TECH.
deviation of a measuring instrument's indicator
TECH.
Ausschlag mZeigerausschlag Ausschlag des Zeigers
  • The deflection on the gauge showed a pressure change.Die Ausschlag auf dem Messgerät zeigte eine Druckänderung.
6.

optics

TECH.
change in direction of a light beam
TECH.
Ablenkung fLichtablenkung Strahlablenkung
  • The deflection of light created a rainbow.Die Ablenkung des Lichts erzeugte einen Regenbogen.
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Expressions with deflection: examples in English and translations in German

Windablenkung
The driver struggled with wind deflection on the highway.

Images of deflection

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

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
dieAblenkungnf.

The deflection of the ball changed its trajectory in mid-air.

Die Ablenkung des Balls änderte seine Flugbahn in der Luft.

dieUmlenkungnf.

Stronger media are printed without deflection via the straight paper path.

Stärkere Medien werden ohne Umlenkung über den geraden Papierweg bedruckt.

dieVerformungnf.

The resilient deflection of the washer has two important effects.

Die elastisch federnde Verformung der Unterlegscheibe hat zwei wichtige Wirkungen.

dieBiegungnf.

They measured the deflection of the beam after placing a weight on it.

Sie maßen die Biegung des Balkens, nachdem sie ein Gewicht darauf platziert hatten.

derAusschlagnm.

The cantilever deflection has been calibrated using the thermal noise method.

Der freitragende Ausschlag ist unter Verwendung der Methode des thermischen Rauschens kalibriert worden.

derFederwegnm.

Displays the range of recommended values of a spring deflection.

Zeigt den Bereich der empfohlenen Werte für einen Federweg an.

dieAbweichungnf.

The mild deflection of the compass indicated a nearby metal object.

Die leichte Abweichung des Kompasses deutete auf ein nahegelegenes Metallobjekt hin.

dieBeugungnf.

The pivot rectifies the object's orientation and deflection.

Der Drehpunkt richtet Ausrichtung und Beugung des Objekts auf.

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Other translations for deflection:

  • Abschrägungn.
  • Ablenkennn.
  • Deflektionnf.
  • Richtungsänderungnf.
  • Abfälschungnf.

deflection: Examples and translations in context

A gentle deflection in the path of light can create stunning visuals.

Eine sanfte Ablenkung im Lichtweg kann atemberaubende visuelle Effekte erzeugen.

The optical scanner adopts the servo motor of moving magnetic deflection.

Der optische Scanner nimmt den Servomotor der beweglichen magnetischen Ablenkung an.

And when you walk in a tree, there is a deflection.

Und wenn Sie in einem Baum gehen, gibt es eine Ablenkung.

An unexpected deflection led to an easy goal kick for the opposing team.

Eine unerwartete Ablenkung führte zu einem einfachen Abstoß für die gegnerische Mannschaft.

Disintegration would be required because deflection is not possible in space.

Zerfall wäre erforderlich, weil Ablenkung im Weltall nicht möglich ist.

Fielders were alert, anticipating the inside edge's unpredictable deflection.

Die Feldspieler waren wachsam und erwarteten die unvorhersehbare Ablenkung der inneren Kante.

That's a deflection, and a little naive, by the way.

Das ist eine Ablenkung und ein bisschen naiv nebenbei bemerkt.

The substantial body design enhances rigidity to prevent chatter and deflection.

Der erhebliche Körperentwurf erhöht Starrheit, um Geschnatter und Ablenkung zu verhindern.

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