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Ricochets Meaning in English

word · lemma: ricochet

ˈɹɪkəˌʃeɪ
RIK-uh-shayz
ɹˈɪkəʃˌeɪs
rik-uh-SHAYS

التعريف

To bounce off a surface after hitting it, often used for bullets or objects. It can also describe an effect that spreads or repeats in different places.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Ricochet' is often used in scientific, military, or dramatic contexts (bullets, balls, sound). More common with inanimate objects. Uncommon as a verb outside news, action, or technical writing. 'Ricochets' can also describe indirect effects, e.g. 'the news ricochets around the world.'

جمل نموذجية

The ball ricochets off the wall.

basic

The bullet ricochets off the metal door.

basic

The stone ricochets across the lake.

basic

News of the scandal ricochets through the city in just hours.

natural

His voice ricochets off the empty hallway, echoing loudly.

natural

Anger sometimes ricochets from one family member to another.

natural