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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deflector

/dɪˈflɛktər/ noun · British & US
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What does deflector mean?

noun

A device or structure that deflects something, such as a beam of light or a flow of fluid. A person or thing that deflects or diverts attention or action.

Example

"The satellite's deflector helped to redirect the solar flare away from the Earth."

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