/
ˈrɪkəʃeɪ,
-ʃɛt/
v.
(ricochets, ricocheting
/-ʃeɪɪŋ/
, ricocheted
/-ʃeɪd/
or ricochets, ricochetting
/-ʃɛtɪŋ/
, ricochetted
/-ʃɛtɪd/
)
(of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface.
▸move or appear to move in such a way.
n.
a shot or hit that ricochets.
▸the ricocheting action of a bullet or other projectile.
Etymology
C18: from Fr., of unknown origin.
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