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Uncommonrecoil
The correct spelling is recoil.
How to pronounce recoil
/ˈɹiːkɔɪl/
nounIPA: /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/
Say it like: Rec-oyl
The correct spelling is recoil. A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking. For example: "the recoil of nature, or of the blood"
Usage Examples
“the recoil of nature, or of the blood”
“He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
- 2.The state or condition of having recoiled.
- 3.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.
- 4.An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
verb
- 1.To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
- 2.To retreat before an opponent.
- 3.To retire, withdraw.
- 4.(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired
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