word
Ricochet
RIH-kuh-shay
/ˈrɪkʌˌʃeɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ricochet
Dictionary meaning
A glancing rebound.
Examples
- The bullet's ricochet nearly caught me in the arm.
- The bullet ricocheted off the concrete and caught the robber in the leg.
Synonyms: carom
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