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ricochet
Definitions
to rebound at least once from a surface(Noun) A ricochet bullet itself.
Usage: Was Huey Long's death caused by a ricochet from his bodyguards riddling Long's would-be assassin with bullets? No one really knows, but there sure were a lot of shots fired in frenzied anger. Conclusion: probable.
(Verb) to bounce off
Usage: That ball ricocheted off the wall.
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