Definition of deflections:
(n) :
The act of deflecting or something deflected.
(n) :
Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.
(n) :
Bending or deformation under load.
(n) :
(figuratively) The act of refusing to address something (questions, criticism, etc.).
(n) :
(psychology) The act of rejecting culpability by redirecting blame elsewhere.
(n) :
(chess) A tactic that forces an opposing piece to leave the square, rank or file it occupies, thus exposing the king or a valuable piece