deflector
noun
any device or structure that serves to deflect something so as to change its course.
deflectors
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pluralof deflector.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The upper fairing is wider, as is the lower fairing—including gill-like deflectors that can be opened or closed for the rider’s comfort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
One class consisted of spin-unlocked achromatic beam deflectors that maintained stable, spin-dependent steering across the band.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026
McLaren's day was afflicted by reliability problems, which saw the team have to reinforce the air deflectors over the front wheels and manage fewer laps than many of their rivals.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2023
It will shield animals from the commotion below with sound walls and light deflectors to dampen the effects of the noise and glare of headlights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2021
"But so far," Tom reasoned, "there's no cause to suppose they know anything about the quake deflectors."
From Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X by Victor [pseud.] Appleton
