afketsen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bounce verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
• ricochet noun The action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.
• skim verb To read something quickly, picking up only the main points.

Senses

afketsen is used for these senses in English:

• bounce A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
• skim (intransitive) To ricochet.

bounce — full definition

1. verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
2. verb Of a cheque or payment: to be rejected by a bank because there isn't enough money in the account.
3. verb To try an idea out on someone to get their reaction.
4. noun A rebound, or the quality of springing back easily.

ricochet — full definition

1. noun The action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.
2. verb To bounce or glance off a surface, often changing direction unpredictably.

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