SportsAugust 23, 2026
ricocheted
RIK-uh-shayd
Definition
To bounce off or deflect off a surface after striking it at an angle.
Etymology
Originating from the French word 'ricochet' (meaning to skip or leap), the term was first used in English in the 18th century to describe cannonballs skipping across the ground or water.
In the news
The word describes how a soccer ball deflected off the goalkeeper's chest during a save. This detail emphasizes the intense physical nature of the defensive effort.
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