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ricochet

The correct spelling is ricochet.

How to pronounce ricochet

noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/

Say it like: Ric-och-et

The correct spelling is ricochet. A method of firing a projectile so that it skips along a surface.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A method of firing a projectile so that it skips along a surface.
  2. 2.An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.

verb

  1. 1.To rebound off something wildly in a seemingly random direction.
  2. 2.To operate upon by ricochet firing.

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