ricochet in German
ricochet in German is Querschläger, Querschuss, abprallen — ricochet means the action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.
ricochet in German
Querschläger
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.
Querschuss
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.
abprallen
querschlagen
wegprallen
What does "ricochet" mean?
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noun The action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.
"The stray bullet was a ricochet off the concrete wall."
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verb To bounce or glance off a surface, often changing direction unpredictably.
"The bullet ricocheted off the metal railing."
ricochet in a sentence
- The stray bullet was a ricochet off the concrete wall.
- The bullet ricocheted off the metal railing.
- The puck ricocheted off the boards and into the net.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ricochet" in German?
"ricochet" in German is Querschläger, Querschuss, abprallen. ricochet means: The action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.
How do you use "ricochet" in a sentence?
Example: "The stray bullet was a ricochet off the concrete wall." In German, "ricochet" is Querschläger, Querschuss, abprallen.
Are there other ways to say "ricochet" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "ricochet": Querschläger, Querschuss, abprallen, querschlagen, wegprallen.
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