noun

deflector

dih-FLEHK-tuh

Deflector (noun) means a device or part that redirects something, such as air, heat, or liquid, away from its original path. Example: “The truck has a wind deflector mounted above the cab.”

noun

A device or part that redirects something, such as air, heat, or liquid, away from its original path.

"The truck has a wind deflector mounted above the cab."

How to use deflector

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething built to push or bounce a flow of air, heat, or liquid off course.

Common pairings

wind deflector heat deflector

Word forms

deflectors plural

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Etymology

From "deflect" + the agent suffix "-or."

Rhymes for deflector

vector hector rector sector ejector Spector director detector defector injector inspector collector

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Frequently asked questions

What does “deflector” mean?

The word “deflector” means a device or part that redirects something, such as air, heat, or liquid, away from its original path. In plain terms, something built to push or bounce a flow of air, heat, or liquid off course.

How do you pronounce “deflector”?

“Deflector” is pronounced dih-FLEHK-tuh (/dɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “deflector” in a sentence?

Here is “deflector” used in a sentence: “The truck has a wind deflector mounted above the cab.”

What part of speech is “deflector”?

“Deflector” is a noun.