deflectors

Things that redirect

Deflectors are devices or surfaces designed to redirect the flow of something—air, water, light, or other matter—away from its original path.

In vehicles, a wind deflector channels airflow around windows or over truck beds.

In science fiction, deflector shields protect spacecraft from debris or enemy fire.

The term extends to people who habitually redirect attention or blame away from themselves: He's a master deflector whenever accountability comes up.

spacecraft

shields

Protective barriers for defense

hullOuter covering or frame
starshipFictional interstellar vessel
EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand

Trek · phaser · photon · energy · force field · sci-fi · warp · Klingon · tactical · bridge

automotive

fender

Protective wheel housing

hoodAttached head covering
bumperVehicle's protective edge
grilleProtective metal grating

windshield · bug · stone · chip · guard · visor · mud flap · aerodynamic · chrome · accessory

sports

goalie

Net-guarding player

puckHockey's rubber projectile
stickThin piece of wood
hockeyStick-and-goal sport

save · rebound · block · pad · glove · shot · goal · crease · slapshot · wrist shot

electrical

lightning

Atmospheric electrical discharge

surgeSudden powerful increase
antennaBroadcast signal receiver
radarRadio-wave object detection

dish · signal · wave · electromagnetic · interference · shielding · grounding · static · protection · current

psychological

denial

Refusal to accept reality

avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
blameAssign responsibility for wrongdoing
responsibilityState of being answerable

excuse · distraction · misdirection · evasion · defense mechanism · criticism · accountability · redirect · topic · conversation

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