deflectors

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plural of deflector
deflect
To deviate from original path
deflect
To make (something) deviate from original path
deflector
Something which deflects something else, especially a stream of fluid or particles

The deflector assembly contains a plurality of vanes which change the direction of the solar energy to the vertical, while constantly keeping the same side of the deflector facing the sun.

deflect
to cause to turn aside or downward
deflect
draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
deflect
{v} to turn aside or away, to deviate
Deflect
bend
deflect
turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
deflect
To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected
deflect
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
deflect
To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve
deflect
To make (sth) deviate from original path
deflect
To compress, usually by a specified amount or percentage
deflect
{f} turn from a straight course, deviate, swerve
deflect
Bend or twist under load
deflect
To bend or deform under weight
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If you deflect something that is moving, you make it go in a slightly different direction, for example by hitting or blocking it. My forearm deflected most of the first punch
deflect
turn aside
deflect
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
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If you deflect something such as criticism or attention, you act in a way that prevents it from being directed towards you or affecting you. Cage changed his name to deflect accusations of nepotism It's a maneuver to deflect the attention of the people from what is really happening
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To deflect someone from a course of action means to make them decide not to continue with it by putting pressure on them or by offering them something desirable. The war did not deflect him from the path he had long ago taken Never let a little problem deflect you
deflector
During your opponent's next turn, whenever this Pokémon takes damage, divide that damage in half (rounded down to the nearest 10) (Any other effects still happen ) Pokémon with this attack: Chikorita L12, Erika's Exeggcute L15
deflector
That which deflects, as a diaphragm in a furnace, or a cone in a lamp (to deflect and mingle air and gases and help combustion)
deflector
A plate, baffle, or the like that diverts something in its movement or flow; as: (a) a plate that projects into the airstream on the underside of an airfoil to divert the airflow, as into a slot-sometimes distinguished from a spoiler; (b) a conelike device placed or fastened beneath a rocket launched from the vertical position, to deflect the exhaust gases to the sides; (c) any of several different devices used on jet engines to reverse or divert the exhaust gases; (d) a baffle or the like to deflect and mingle fluids prior to combustion, as in certain jet engines
deflector
{i} device which deflects or turns aside (gas, air, water, etc.)
deflector
a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)
deflector
something that causes an object to swerve or turn aside
deflector
A device placed inside a tank to change the flow direction during loading or unloading
deflector
a large stone placed within the mass of early concrete fortifications and intended to deflect a projectile that might strike it, thereby protecting interior spaces
deflector
A means for directing the flow of the gas discharge from the vent of the arrester
deflector
A board or plate at an angle across the path of a belt traveling over a flat surface to transfer material off the belt
deflectors

    Etymology

    [ di-'flekt, dE- ] (verb.) circa 1555. Latin deflectere to bend down, turn aside, from de- + flectere to bend.
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