deflection
noun/dɪˈflɛkʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,368 most common English word
Meaning
The act of turning aside or the amount by which something is bent or moved from its original course.
Example sentence
The engineer measured the deflection of the beam under the heavy load.
Synonyms & related words
- bending
- deviation
- displacement
- warping
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