Synonyms of carom

carom

verb

as in to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle

a ball caromed off the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bounce
• rebound
• ricochet
• skip
• glance
• brush
• skim
• rake
• hit
• sweep
• bump
• contact
• shave
• graze
• nudge
• kiss
• touch
• reflect
• sideswipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carom

Derek Hill hit his head against the outfield railing while trying to make a leaping catch at the wall, and the ball caromed toward right field. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

But his hopes took a nasty turn on the par-five 15th when his tee shot caromed off the side of a bunker and settled next to the lip, leaving him no stance and no shot. — Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Fox’s hopes took a nasty turn on the par-3 15th when his tee shot caromed off the side of a bunker and settled next to the lip, leaving him no stance and no shot. — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Caminero turned and started to running to second as the ball caromed off the rail in front of the Rays dugout, but slowed down as got close. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026