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noun • the act of turning aside suddenly • an erratic deflection from an intended course verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly | ||||||||
| 34% | 8 | Ball deflection | ||||||
verb • To make a carom (shot in billiards). • To strike and bounce back; to strike (something) and rebound. | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Fencer's deflection | ||||||
noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
Put Tennis Ball Into Play Grabbing Point By Deflection Crossword Clue
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SWERVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SWERVE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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3 | Fencer's deflection
New York Times -
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