noun🔗ShareRetroceso, repliegueA starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking."the recoil of nature, or of the blood"El retroceso de la naturaleza, o de la sangre.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetrocesoThe state or condition of having recoiled."The boxer stepped back to brace himself from the recoil of his punch against the heavy bag. "El boxeador retrocedió para protegerse del retroceso de su golpe contra el saco pesado.conditionphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetrocesoThe 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. "El retroceso del rifle fue significativo, lo que dificultaba mantenerlo firme.energyphysicsweaponmilitarysciencemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetrocesoAn 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. "El delicado retroceso del escape en el reloj de abuelo permitía una medición precisa del tiempo.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareretroceder, encogerseTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment."He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."Retrocedió con disgusto cuando vio el desastre.actionsensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, replegarseTo retreat before an opponent."The smaller dog recoiled before the larger, more aggressive one, backing away slowly. "El perro más pequeño retrocedió ante el más grande y agresivo, retrocediendo lentamente.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, retirarseTo retire, withdraw."The child seemed to recoil from the loud noise, shrinking back into his mother's arms. "El niño pareció retroceder ante el ruido fuerte, encogiéndose en los brazos de su madre.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, rebotar(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired"The gun recoiled sharply as the hunter fired. "El arma retrocedió bruscamente cuando el cazador disparó.weaponmilitarymachinephysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
