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deflection in Finnish

deflection in Finnish is kiilto, ero, poikkeama — deflection means the act of deflecting, or an instance of something being deflected.

deflection in Finnish

kiilto
noun
The act of deflecting or something deflected.
ero
noun
Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.
poikkeama
noun
Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.

What does "deflection" mean?

  1. noun The act of deflecting, or an instance of something being deflected.
    "A slight deflection off the defender sent the ball into the net."
  2. noun The act of avoiding a question or shifting blame elsewhere.
    "His answer was pure deflection — he never addressed the actual complaint."
  3. noun Bending or movement of a structure under a load.
    "Engineers measured the beam's deflection under the test weight."
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deflection in a sentence

  • A slight deflection off the defender sent the ball into the net.
  • His answer was pure deflection — he never addressed the actual complaint.
  • Engineers measured the beam's deflection under the test weight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deflection" in Finnish?

"deflection" in Finnish is kiilto, ero, poikkeama. deflection means: The act of deflecting, or an instance of something being deflected.

How do you use "deflection" in a sentence?

Example: "A slight deflection off the defender sent the ball into the net." In Finnish, "deflection" is kiilto, ero, poikkeama.

Are there other ways to say "deflection" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "deflection": kiilto, ero, poikkeama.

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