Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ricochet
verb
/ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/
Definition
To bounce off a surface at an angle.
Examples
- The bullet ricocheted off the wall.
- She watched the ball ricochet back after hitting the floor.
- The stone ricocheted across the pond, creating ripples.
Meaning
When something hits a surface and then moves away in a different direction.
Synonyms
- Rebound
- Bounce
- Carom
