Deflection
English Meaning
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 act of deflecting or the condition of being deflected.
- Deviation or a specified amount of deviation.
- The deviation of an indicator of a measuring instrument from zero or from its normal position.
- The movement of a structure or structural part as a result of stress.