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.actionphysicsphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecul, réactionThe state or condition of having recoiled."After the loud gunshot, the rifle showed significant recoils, making it difficult to aim for a second shot. "Après le coup de feu bruyant, le fusil a montré un recul important, ce qui a rendu difficile la visée pour un second tir.actionphysicsChat 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 hunter braced himself against the rifle's recoils. "Le chasseur s'est préparé au recul du fusil.energyphysicsweaponmilitaryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReculAn 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. "L'horloger a soigneusement ajusté le recul dans l'horloge antique, assurant ainsi un fonctionnement fluide et précis.technologymachineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading