Duck and Ricochet

Duck

Duck verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Ricochet and duck are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ricochet" instead a verb "Duck".

Nearby Words: ducked, ducking, ducky, duckling

Ricochet

Ricochet verb - To strike and fly off at an angle.
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Synonyms for Ricochet

Duck and ricochet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Duck" instead a verb "Ricochet".

Nearby Words: ricocheted, ricocheting

Both words in one sentence

  • Shooting Superman Of course, the real reason for this was that the "ricochet" effects were drawn onto the celluloid film stock after the fact, and the actors playing Superman had to duck so as not to get cracked in the head with a prop gun.
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