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ricochet
ˌrɪkəˈʃeɪ
verb
odbijać się
Also
rykoszetować
Definition
To bounce off a surface after hitting it, especially at an angle.
Examples
The bullet ricocheted off the wall.
Kula odbiła się rykoszetem od ściany.
The stone ricocheted across the water.
Kamień odbił się od wody.
Collocations
ricochet offricochet backricochet around
noun
rykoszet
Also
odbicie(n)
Definition
The action or sound of an object bouncing off a surface.
Examples
We heard the ricochet of the bullet.
Usłyszeliśmy rykoszet kuli.
The ricochet caused the ball to change direction.
Odbicie sprawiło, że piłka zmieniła kierunek.
Collocations
bullet ricochetsound of ricochet
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