Ricochet Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɪkəˌʃeɪ
RIK-uh-shay
ɹˈɪkəʃˌeɪ
ri-KUH-shay
Definition
When something (like a bullet or ball) hits a surface and bounces off in another direction. It can also refer to the bouncing movement itself.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for bullets or other objects that bounce off hard surfaces. Common collocations: 'the bullet ricocheted', 'a ricochet sound'. Formal or technical, not used for soft bounces.
Spanish: rebotarPortuguese (BR): ricochetear - ricochetePortuguese (PT): ricochetear - ricocheteChinese (Simplified): 反弹Chinese (Traditional): 反彈Hindi: छिटकनाArabic: يرتدBengali: ছিটকে পড়া - প্রতিক্ষেপ (বিশেষত গুলির জন্য)Russian: рикошет - отскочитьJapanese: 跳ね返る - 跳弾（きょうだん）Vietnamese: dội lại - nảy bật lạiKorean: 튀다 - 리코쳇 (탄환 등)Turkish: sekme - rikosetUrdu: ٹھکرانا - ریکوشیٹ (خاص طور پر گولی کے لئے)Indonesian: memantul - rikoset
Example Sentences
The ball ricocheted off the wall.
basic
The bullet ricocheted and hit the car.
basic
Be careful! Rocks can ricochet when you throw them.
basic
Did you hear that weird ricochet sound just now?
natural
The coin accidentally ricocheted off the table and landed on the floor.
natural
Her words seemed to ricochet around the room, making everyone nervous.
natural