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ricochetted Definition


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ricochet
noun
    1. The action, especially of a bullet or other missile, of hitting a surface and then rebounding.
    2. The sound made by such an action.
verb
    intr
    ricocheted, ricochetted, ricocheting, ricochetting
    1. ) said of an object, especially a bullet, projectile, etc: to hit or glance off a surface and rebound.
Etymology: 18c: French.



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