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Refraction
The act of refracting, or the state of being refracted.
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To strain or move out of a straight line; to crook by straining; to make crooked; to curve; to make ready for use by drawing into a curve; as, to ben…
oewn 2023
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of Bend
oewn 2023
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To bend sharply and abruptly back; to break off.
oewn 2023
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To bend sharply and abruptly back; to break off.
oewn 2023
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Synonym 2
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.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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See Deflection.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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