noun🔗ShareRückstoß, ZurückweichenA starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking."the recoil of nature, or of the blood"Der Rückstoß der Natur oder des Blutes.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRückstoßThe state or condition of having recoiled."The boxer stepped back to brace himself from the recoil of his punch against the heavy bag. "Der Boxer trat zurück, um sich vor dem Rückstoß seines Schlags gegen den schweren Sandsack zu schützen.conditionphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRückstoßThe 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."The rifle's recoil was significant, making it difficult to hold steady. "Der Rückstoß des Gewehrs war erheblich, was es schwierig machte, es ruhig zu halten.energyphysicsweaponmilitarysciencemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRückstoßAn escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly."The delicate recoil of the escapement in the grandfather clock allowed for accurate timekeeping. "Der empfindliche Rückstoß der Hemmung in der Standuhr ermöglichte eine genaue Zeitmessung.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharezurückweichen, zurückschreckenTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment."He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."Er wich angewidert zurück, als er das Chaos sah.actionsensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZurückweichen, zurückprallenTo retreat before an opponent."The smaller dog recoiled before the larger, more aggressive one, backing away slowly. "Der kleinere Hund wich vor dem größeren, aggressiveren Hund zurück und ging langsam rückwärts.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZurückweichen, zurückschreckenTo retire, withdraw."The child seemed to recoil from the loud noise, shrinking back into his mother's arms. "Das Kind schien vor dem lauten Geräusch zurückzuschrecken und sich in die Arme seiner Mutter zu flüchten.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZurückstoßen, zurückprallen(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired"The gun recoiled sharply as the hunter fired. "Die Waffe stieß scharf zurück, als der Jäger schoss.weaponmilitarymachinephysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
