Meaning of the word deflect in English

What does deflect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deflect

US /dɪˈflekt/
UK /dɪˈflekt/

Verb

1.

to change direction after hitting something, or to cause something to do this :

Example:
The ball deflected off my shoulder, straight into the goal.
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