deflected

Example Sentences

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Deflected in the right way, the light reveals differences in the density of the gases in the flame.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2014

Deflected by the blow, Michael dropped back to earth and ran on with his longest leaps to catch up and make his next spring.

From Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack

The glowing colors of the clouds were Deflected on the sea, with a new and wonderful effect.

From Love's Final Victory by Horatio

Deflected by hill or arroyo or impractical spinous brakes, he quickly flowed again into the current, charted by his unerring instinct.

From Roads of Destiny by Henry, O.

Deflected: bent downward: the wings, when the inner margins lap and the outer edges decline toward the sides.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.