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ricochet

ˌrɪkəˈʃeɪ

verb

odbijać się

ɔdˈbʲijat͡ɕ ɕɛ· czasownik
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.
Synonyms
reboundbounceglance off
Collocations
ricochet offricochet backricochet around

noun

rykoszet

rɨˈkɔʂɛt· rzeczownik
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.
Synonyms
reboundbounce
Collocations
bullet ricochetsound of ricochet
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