de·flect 
/dɪˈflɛkt/ verb
de·flects; de·flect·ed; de·flect·ing /dɪˈflɛkt/ verb 1 a [+ obj] : to cause (something that is moving) to change direction
▪ armor that can deflect bullets ▪ The goalie deflected the ball with his hands.
b [no obj] : to hit something and suddenly change direction
▪ The ball deflected off the goalie's shoulder. 2 [+ obj] : to keep (something, such as a question) from affecting or being directed at a person or thing
▪ She's skilled at deflecting [=avoiding] questions/criticism. ▪ They are trying to deflect attention from the troubled economy. ▪ The blame was deflected from the chairman.
▪ armor that can deflect bullets ▪ The goalie deflected the ball with his hands.
b [no obj] : to hit something and suddenly change direction
▪ The ball deflected off the goalie's shoulder.
▪ She's skilled at deflecting [=avoiding] questions/criticism. ▪ They are trying to deflect attention from the troubled economy. ▪ The blame was deflected from the chairman.
— de·flec·tor /dɪˈflɛktɚ/ noun, plural de·flec·tors [count]
▪ a wind deflector
/dɪˈflɛktɚ/ noun, plural de·flec·tors [count] ▪ a wind deflector
