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Ricochet

ˈrɪkəʃeɪ

Ricochet definitions
verb
ricochets ricocheting ricocheted ricochetting ricochetted ricochet
  1. (of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface

    "a bullet ricocheted off a nearby wall"

    ricochet rebound be deflected
    • cause to rebound off a surface

      "they fired off a couple of rounds, ricocheting the bullets against a wall"

    • appear to move with a series of ricochets

      "the sound ricocheted around the hall"

noun
ricochet ricochets
  1. a shot or hit that rebounds off a surface

    "she was hit by a ricochet in the leg"

    • the action or movement of a bullet or other projectile when ricocheting

      "the practice of low-level skip bombing relied on ricochet for effect"