The verb deflect describes blocking something or changing its course. Hockey goalies deflect the flying puck with their sticks or blockers, making it travel in a different direction, preferably to a teammate's stick.
To cause to turn aside; to bend;
Verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
Verb
draw someone''s attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
Verb
turn aside
Verb
turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
Verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let''s avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
v. t.
To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are
often deflected.
v. i.
To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal
line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.
Deflect
Sitting with their knees deflected under them.
Deflect
At some part of the Azores, the needle deflecteth not, but lieth in the true meridian.
To deflect from the line of truth and reason.
To cause to turn aside; to bend;
To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.
Usage Examples
Habaneros have a great fruity flavor, but the challenge is that you have to deflect the heat in order to taste the flavor. If you don't, you're dead. They should really have a warning sign on them. Deflect the habanero's heat by pairing it with sweet food.
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