- A way around - Amusement - Distraction - The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or
object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of
the mind from business. - That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind
from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime;
as, the diversions of youth. - The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy
from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack,
alarm, or feint which diverts.