Deflection Definition & Meaning
deflection
- noun
- a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
- the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
- the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
- the property of being bent or deflected
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
"Deflection" in song lyrics
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"structural deflection"
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"california title 24 deflection"
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Words that rhyme with deflection
Usage tips for "deflection"
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