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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Though Hynes might have a point there, including on a couple of deflection goals, Gustavsson is going through an admittedly tough stretch.
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The defensive intensity was a lot better, our activity was a lot better, and the hands and deflections and even our pace offensively.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
He was also credited with 14 quarterback hits and four pass deflections.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
Wauconda 14-2 (5) Grace Parker delivers her best defensive game of the season in the Bulldogs’ win against Lake Forest and records six points, six rebounds, seven steals and five deflections.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Michael Russo, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The defensive intensity was a lot better, our activity was a lot better, and the hands and deflections and even our pace offensively.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
He was also credited with 14 quarterback hits and four pass deflections.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
Wauconda 14-2 (5) Grace Parker delivers her best defensive game of the season in the Bulldogs’ win against Lake Forest and records six points, six rebounds, seven steals and five deflections.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 1 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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