Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation..
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.
Deflector :: Deflector (n.) That which deflects, as a diaphragm in a furnace, or a cone in a lamp (to deflect and mingle air and gases and help combustion)..