Definition of deflect

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Deflect (v. t.) To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected..

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Deflectionize :: Deflectionize (v. t.) To free from inflections.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
Deflecting :: Deflecting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Deflec.
Resiliency :: Resiliency (n.) The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body, as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit; also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain..
Divert :: Divert (v. t.) To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course..
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
Bridge :: Bridge (n.) A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; -- usually called a bridge wall..
Deadbeat :: Deadbeat (a.) Making a beat without recoil; giving indications by a single beat or excursion; -- said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation.
Bend :: Bend (n.) A turn or deflection from a straight line or from the proper direction or normal position; a curve; a crook; as, a slight bend of the body; a bend in a road..
Deflexion :: Deflexion (n.) See Deflection.
Deflective :: Deflective (a.) Causing deflection.
Inflect :: Inflect (v. t.) To turn from a direct line or course; to bend; to incline, to deflect; to curve; to bow..
Diffract :: Diffract (v. t.) To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a/ rays of light..
Deflect :: Deflect (v. i.) To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve..
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..
Swerve :: Swerve (v. i.) To go out of a straight line; to deflect.
Deflected :: Deflected (imp. & p. p.) of Deflec.
Inflex :: Inflex (v. t.) To bend; to cause to become curved; to make crooked; to deflect.
Deflectionization :: Deflectionization (n.) The act of freeing from inflections.
Deflected :: Deflected (a.) Turned aside; deviating from a direct line or course.
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