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deflection [di′flek·shən] (computer science) Encouraging a potential attacker of a computer system to direct the attack elsewhere. (electronics) The displacement of an electron beam from its straight-line path by an electrostatic or electromagnetic field. (engineering) Shape change or reduction in diameter of a conduit, produced without fracturing the material. Elastic movement or sinking of a loaded structural member, particularly of the mid-span of a beam. (ordnance) Horizontal clockwise angle between the axis of the bore and the line of sighting. The setting on the scale to compensate for deflection. (petroleum engineering) In oil well drilling, a change in the angle of a well bore. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The hilltop, the cool air of the night, the company of the great monuments, the sight of the city under his feet, with its hills and valleys and crossing files of lamps, drew him by all he had of the poetic, and he turned that way; and by that quite innocent deflection, ripened the crop of his venial errors for the sickle of destiny. Both Miranda and Jane had taken cold and decided that they could not leave the house in such weather, and this deflection from the path of duty worried Miranda, since she was an officer of the society. The spectators suppose the sudden deflection to be caused by a shot, perhaps a wound; but take this field-glass and you will observe that he is riding toward a break in the wall and hedge. |
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