noun🔗ShareA starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking."the recoil of nature, or of the blood"actionphysicsphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe state or condition of having recoiled."After the loud gunshot, the rifle showed significant recoils, making it difficult to aim for a second shot. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe 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 hunter braced himself against the rifle's recoils. "energyphysicsweaponmilitaryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly."The clockmaker carefully adjusted the recoils in the antique clock, ensuring smooth and accurate timekeeping. "technologymachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
