ricochet

trajectory

Path of moving object

• bounceSpring back after impact
• deflectionChange in trajectory
• angleGeometric measure of rotation

velocity · rebound · carom · projectile · glance · skim · graze · redirect · divert · swerve

carom

Angled deflection shot

• bankPlace holding deposits
• cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
• englishSpin on struck ball

cue · snooker · pool · angle · rebound · masse · combination · kiss · rail · table

stone

Solid earth fragment

• waterClear essential liquid
• surfaceOutermost boundary layer
• pondSmall still body

lake · pebble · flat · skim · skip · throw · toss · splash · plunk · hop

reverberate

Echo repeatedly, persist

• echoReflected sound wave
• cascadeSuccessive downward flow
• rippleMinor surface disturbance

consequence · repercussion · rebound · aftermath · fallout · domino · spread · amplify · multiply · unintended

bullet

Fired metal projectile

• ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
• firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
• gunshotFirearm's explosive report

shrapnel · caliber · muzzle · crossfire · stray · wound · danger · warning · suppression · cover

• collisionshead-on, rear-end, sideswipe, T-bone, broadside
• ballisticsballistics, bullet, bullet drop, cartridge, trajectory
• combat idiomsstab in the back, dodge a bullet, in the crosshairs, fire away, take a shot
• mini golfputter, golf ball, hole, putt, putting green
• tricky spellingsaccommodate, acknowledge, acquaintance, acquire, bureau
• bounce offrebound, deflect, carom, glance, spring back