ricochet

Definitions


[ˈrɪkəʃɛt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface
(e.g: a bullet ricocheted off a nearby wall)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from French, of unknown origin


[ˈrɪkəʃɛt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a shot or hit that rebounds off a surface
(e.g: she was hit by a ricochet in the leg)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: from French, of unknown origin




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