deflection

n. முனை மடங்கியுளள நிலை, கீழ்நோக்காக வளைந்துள்ள நிலை, கோட்டம், திருப்பம்.

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De*flec"tion, n. Etym: [L. deflexio, fr. deflectere: cf. F. déflexion.] 1. The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation. The other leads to the same point, through certain deflections. Lowth. 2. (Gunnery) Defn: The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course. 3. (Opt.) Defn: A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction. 4. (Engin.) Defn: The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.