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.

Stifling UMass Defense Lifts Minutemen to 3-1 Victory Over #24 UConn

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