Meaning of the word ricocheting in English

What does ricocheting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ricocheting

US /ˌrɪk.əˈʃeɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌrɪk.əˈʃeɪ.ɪŋ/

Verb

to rebound one or more times off a surface

Example:
The bullet went through the window and kept ricocheting off the walls.
The sound of the gunshot was ricocheting through the canyon.