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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deflections

/dɪˈflɛkʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does deflections mean?

noun

A change in direction of a moving object, or a deviation from a straight course. In sports, a deflection is a change in direction of a ball or puck.

Example

"The hockey player's stick deflected the puck into the goal."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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