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RICOCHET

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ricochet.

Ricochet - as a noun

A glancing rebound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carom

Ricochet - as a verb

Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounceboundreboundrecoilresilereverberatespringtake a hop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundjumpleapspring
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bullet made a loud ricochet off the metal wall."
"The sound of a ricochet echoed through the empty hallway."
"The stone hit the ground with a sharp ricochet."
"We could hear the ricochets of gunshots in the distance."
"The tennis ball took an unexpected ricochet off the net."
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Word Game Points

Is RICOCHET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ricochet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RICOCHET has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RICOCHET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ricochet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RICOCHET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RICOCHET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ricochet is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RICOCHET has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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