ricochet

Meanings

• noun

  The motion of a projectile or other object that bounces off a surface and continues moving in a new direction.

  - "The bullet ricocheted off the tree and struck the hunter."
  - "The stone ricocheted several times before coming to rest."

• verb

  To bounce or rebound off a surface, especially in a series of bounces.

  - "The ball ricocheted around the room."
  - "The pebble ricocheted off the pavement and hit my leg."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ricochet
recoil , oil , coil , soil

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Variants

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ricochet , ricochets , ricocheted , ricocheting , ricochetted , ricochetting

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Etymology

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From the French word 'ricochetter', meaning 'to rebound', from 'ricocheter', meaning 'to bounce back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ricochet' is often used in the context of hunting and warfare, but it can also be used in more mundane situations, such as when a ball bounces off a wall.

2. The world record for the longest ricochet shot in pool is held by Thorsten Hohmann, who made a shot of 106.3 meters (348.8 feet) in 2002.

3. In the video game 'GoldenEye 007' for the Nintendo 64, players could perform a 'ricochet shot' by shooting an enemy's gun, causing it to ricochet and hit another enemy.

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Related Concepts

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1. reflection: The physical property of waves, particles, or electromagnetic radiation bouncing off a surface and continuing in a new direction.

2. rebound: The act of bouncing back or rebounding, often used in sports and physics.

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Culture

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The term 'ricochet' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in depictions of hunting, war, and sporting events. In music, the term has been used metaphorically to describe the bouncing or rebounding of sounds or rhythms.

How to Memorize "ricochet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bullet or other projectile bouncing off a surface and continuing to move in a new direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ricochet' with the sound of a bullet or other object bouncing off a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'ricochet' and the phrase 'bounces off and continues to move'.

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