noun Download 🔗Share A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking. Examples : "the recoil of nature, or of the blood" action physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The state or condition of having recoiled. Examples : "The boxer stepped back to brace himself from the recoil of his punch against the heavy bag. " condition physics action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The rifle's recoil was significant, making it difficult to hold steady. " energy physics weapon military science machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly. Examples : "The delicate recoil of the escapement in the grandfather clock allowed for accurate timekeeping. " machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. Examples : "He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess." action sensation mind emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To retreat before an opponent. Examples : "The smaller dog recoiled before the larger, more aggressive one, backing away slowly. " action military war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To retire, withdraw. Examples : "The child seemed to recoil from the loud noise, shrinking back into his mother's arms. " action attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired Examples : "The gun recoiled sharply as the hunter fired. " weapon military machine physics technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading