Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To turn aside; deflect; specifically, in zoology, to bend down.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective archery Having the
arms curved orcurled at the base so as to turn towards thearcher whenunstrung , reducing the strain on the limbs and also the energy stored by the weapon.
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Great Plains 'Plainsman Longbow, with reflex-deflex design, cocobolo risers, and red cedar and elm limbs, is efficient and beautiful.
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A 3-D overlay treatment of the distinctive Nike Pro Combat deflex pattern on Peterson’s skin is symbolic of an implied transformational experience for athletes who wear the product, and creates a visually compelling closing to the ad. m-kay.
Nike Commercial Makes Black Athlete Look Like…an Animal? An Alien? What? Renee 2009
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A 3-D overlay treatment of the distinctive Nike Pro Combat deflex pattern on Peterson’s skin is symbolic of an implied transformational experience for athletes who wear the product, and creates a visually compelling closing to the ad. m-kay.
Archive 2009-09-01 Renee 2009
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