Carom

usgb/ˈkærəm/
verb

To hit and bounce off.

The ball caromed off the wall and back into play.
Visual representation of "carom" - To hit and bounce off

Often appears as...

  • carom off
  • carom into
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Visual representation of "carom"
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Physical motion

Describes an object's movement after impact, useful in physical or action descriptions.

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The ball caromed off the bumper, zooming across the pinball machine.
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Unexpected direction

Emphasizes the unpredictable path after bouncing, used in narratives for surprise.

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Her marble caromed under the table, taking a wild, unanticipated trail.
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