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Physical ActionPlay
Used to describe something that hits and then immediately moves away from a surface. SlideThe stone glanced off the car without leaving a scratch.
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Indirect HitPlay
Implies a hit that is not head-on, often making a sharp angle after the contact. SlideThe arrow glanced off the shield at an odd angle.
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Change of PathPlay
Highlights the change in direction after hitting a surface, not just the contact. SlideHis kick made the soccer ball glance off the goalpost and out.