deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən 
dē-
1
: a turning aside or off course : deviation
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
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During the Eagles' 2017 playoff run, Mills had 13 tackles and five pass deflections.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
In 2024, Poyser had 75 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Ramsey played all 17 games last season, recording two interceptions, 11 pass deflections and a sack.
—David Furones, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
His statistical numbers with steals, deflections, blocks are very high level.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
In 2024, Poyser had 75 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Ramsey played all 17 games last season, recording two interceptions, 11 pass deflections and a sack.
—David Furones, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
His statistical numbers with steals, deflections, blocks are very high level.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən
1
: a turning aside or deviation from a straight line
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
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