noun🔗ShareRecul, repliA starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking."the recoil of nature, or of the blood"Le recul de la nature, ou du sang.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReculThe state or condition of having recoiled."The boxer stepped back to brace himself from the recoil of his punch against the heavy bag. "Le boxeur recula pour se prémunir du recul de son coup contre le sac de frappe.conditionphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReculThe 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. "Le recul du fusil était important, ce qui rendait difficile de le maintenir stable.energyphysicsweaponmilitarysciencemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReculAn 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. "Le recul délicat de l'échappement dans l'horloge comtoise permettait une mesure précise du temps.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharereculer, se rétracterTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment."He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."Il a reculé avec dégoût quand il a vu le désordre.actionsensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReculer, se replierTo retreat before an opponent."The smaller dog recoiled before the larger, more aggressive one, backing away slowly. "Le petit chien a reculé devant le plus grand, le plus agressif, en reculant lentement.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReculer, se retirerTo retire, withdraw."The child seemed to recoil from the loud noise, shrinking back into his mother's arms. "L'enfant a semblé reculer devant le bruit fort, se réfugiant dans les bras de sa mère.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReculer, rebondir(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired"The gun recoiled sharply as the hunter fired. "L'arme a reculé brusquement lorsque le chasseur a tiré.weaponmilitarymachinephysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
