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baffle |
to obstruct or deflect the movement of (gases, sound waves, light, liquid, or the like). [1/4 definitions] |
defensive back |
a player in American football, whose primary role is to deflect or intercept passes. [1/2 definitions] |
deflectable |
combined form of deflect. |
diverge |
to cause to turn aside; deflect. [1/4 definitions] |
divert |
to turn aside or away from something; deflect. [1/4 definitions] |
E layer |
a thick layer of ions located at a height of about sixty to ninety miles in the E region of the earth's outer atmosphere and having the ability to deflect radio waves. |
electron lens |
an electric or magnetic field, or a combination of the two, that is used to focus or deflect an electron beam. |
mudguard |
a shield or flap over the wheel of a vehicle to deflect mud and stones thrown by the wheel's motion. [1/2 definitions] |
parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. [2/5 definitions] |
sway |
to divert or deflect (someone or something) from the original direction taken. [1/11 definitions] |
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