ricochet
noun
the motion of an object or a projectile in rebounding or deflecting from a surface one or more times as a result of a glancing blow.
ricochets
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pluralof ricochet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof ricochet (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
ricochetnounthe motion of an object or a projectile in rebounding or deflecting from a surface one or more times as a result of a glancing blow.
Example Sentences
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"Is anyone alive in here?!" the voice of Moises Faramaya ricochets around the ruins of the same neighborhood.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
In her refusal to shy away from the grime and grit of Yuknavitch’s story, Stewart creates a startlingly raw atmosphere that ricochets between discordant and truly inspiring.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2026
Even if their shots don’t go in, the traffic in front of the goal leads to more tips, ricochets and general chaos in the tight areas around Winnipeg’s goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2025
She makes an impressive run pas the defenders to get her shot away but it ricochets off the red shirts and they eventually get it clear.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2024
Fives is possibly the fastest ball-game on earth, far faster than squash, and the little ball ricochets around the court at such a speed that sometimes you can hardly see it.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
