Definitions

1. noun

a sudden change in direction of a moving object, especially a bullet or a ball, after hitting a surface

“The bullet’s ricochet off the wall and hit the target.”

2. verb

to rebound or change direction suddenly, after hitting a surface

“The ball ricocheted off the floor and landed in the basket.”

3. verb

to cause something to rebound or change direction suddenly, after hitting a surface

“The wall ricocheted the bullet across the room.”