deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən 
dē-
1
: the act of changing or causing to change direction
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
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There’s some deflection happening there.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The pass was weighted perfectly for the Belgian to strike first time and a deflection sent the ball past Hermansen.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Off a deflection from defender Sam Staab and an assist from Croix Bethune, Chawinga opened up scoring for the Current (4-4-0) in the 22nd minute.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Rookie Danila Yurov scored his first career postseason goal on a deflection midway through the first period for the Wild during a four-minute power play prompted by a double minor penalty on defenseman Josh Manson.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The pass was weighted perfectly for the Belgian to strike first time and a deflection sent the ball past Hermansen.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Off a deflection from defender Sam Staab and an assist from Croix Bethune, Chawinga opened up scoring for the Current (4-4-0) in the 22nd minute.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Rookie Danila Yurov scored his first career postseason goal on a deflection midway through the first period for the Wild during a four-minute power play prompted by a double minor penalty on defenseman Josh Manson.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for deflection
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən
1
: a turning aside or deviation from a straight line
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
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