1. past tense of carom: to strike and rebound; to hit an object and bounce off at an angle
Usage: common in billiards and physics contexts; can be used literally or figuratively
2. past tense of carom: to collide with something and move off in a different direction
Usage: often describes an object moving unpredictably after impact

Examples

• The billiard ball caromed off the cushion and into the corner pocket.
• The car caromed across the icy road after hitting the guardrail.
• The hockey puck caromed off the goalie's pad and out of play.
• The bullet caromed off the metal surface with a loud ping.
• She caromed through the crowded hallway, bumping into students as she rushed to class.
• The basketball caromed off the rim and bounced away from the basket.