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deflection

UK
/dɪˈflɛkʃən/
US
/dɪˈflɛkʃən/

Translations

deflectionnoun
deflections
pl
UK
/dɪˈflɛkʃən/
US
/dɪˈflɛkʃən/
The deflection of the tree branch was noticeable after the storm.
Изгиб ветки дерева был заметен после шторма.
The deflection of the river was necessary to prevent flooding.
Отвод реки был необходим для предотвращения наводнения.
The engineer measured the deflection of the beam under load.
Инженер измерил отклонение балки под нагрузкой.
Additional translations
уклон
отклонение от курса
изменение направления
Synonyms
turning
shift
change
bending
redirection
deviation
diversion
deflectionadjective
UK
/dɪˈflɛk.ʃən/
US
/dɪˈflɛk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "deflection angle"

Definitions

deflectionnoun
The action or process of deflecting or being deflected.
The deflection of the ball changed the course of the game.
The amount by which something is deflected.
The engineer measured the deflection of the beam under the load.
A change of direction or position.
The deflection of the light beam was caused by the prism.
deflectionadjective
Relating to or used for deflecting; pertaining to a deviation from a straight course.
The radar's deflection system requires precise calibration.
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