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Synonyms of ricochet

to strike and fly off at an angle
  • the ball ricocheted off the fielder's glove and went over the fence for a home run

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The first known use of ricochet was in 1740

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“Ricochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricochet. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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