2syllables
recoil
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Definitions ofrecoil
1noun
- A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
Example: "the recoil of nature, or of the blood"
- The state or condition of having recoiled.
- The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.
- An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
1verb
- To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
Example: "He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."
- To retreat before an opponent.
- To retire, withdraw.
- (of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired
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