1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
3. Noun
A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
4. Noun
The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.
5. Noun
the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
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6. Noun
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
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