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Deflection

usgb/dɪˈflekʃn/Volume
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Physical InteractionPlay
Usually involves an object touching another to cause deflection. SlideThe soccer ball's deflection off the goalie's hands changed its course.
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Directional ChangePlay
Indicates a significant alteration in path, not just a minor detour. SlideThe car's deflection from the road avoided an accident.
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Unintentional ShiftPlay
Deflection often happens unexpectedly and isn’t planned. SlideThe sudden deflection of the frisbee caught the players off guard.