deflection
noun
UK/dɪˈflek.ʃᵊn/
US/dɪˈflek.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of deflection noun
- CountableUncountable
a change in direction after an impact
The ball took a deflection off the defender before going into the goal.
The shot took a deflection after hitting the post.
The ball's trajectory was slightly altered by the wind's deflection.