ricocheting Synonyms

ricocheting Meaning

ricocheting

a glancing rebound (as of a projectile off a flat surface), to bounce off at an angle, a bouncing off at an angle (as of a bullet off a flat surface), to bounce or skip with or as if with a glancing rebound, an object that ricochets

ricocheting Sentence Examples

  1. The bullet ricocheted off the hard surface, narrowly missing the target.
  2. The sound of the bullet ricocheting through the air sent shivers down their spines.
  3. The rocks ricocheted off the water, creating a playful symphony of splashes.
  4. The ping-pong ball ricocheted back and forth between the paddles, creating a fast-paced exchange.
  5. The hail ricocheted off the roof of the car, creating a deafening patter.
  6. The laughter ricocheted around the room, filling it with an infectious joy.
  7. The water droplets ricocheted off the surface of the lake, forming a delicate ripple effect.
  8. The bullet ricocheted off the steel armor, its impact sending shrapnel in every direction.
  9. The basketball ricocheted off the backboard, granting them a second chance at scoring.
  10. The billiard ball ricocheted off the cushion, setting it on a path towards the corner pocket.

FAQs About the word ricocheting

a glancing rebound (as of a projectile off a flat surface), to bounce off at an angle, a bouncing off at an angle (as of a bullet off a flat surface), to bounce

bouncing, skipping, rebounding,caroming, glancing, kissing, nudging, bumping, shaving, contacting

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The bullet ricocheted off the hard surface, narrowly missing the target.

The sound of the bullet ricocheting through the air sent shivers down their spines.

The rocks ricocheted off the water, creating a playful symphony of splashes.

The ping-pong ball ricocheted back and forth between the paddles, creating a fast-paced exchange.