Definition of Recoil
Recoil
re·coil
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to suddenly move backwards in fear or as if by external force;
e.g. Be careful when firing the gun as the gun will recoil after each shot.
(noun)
the action of recoiling or moving back suddenly;
e.g. With the recoil of the rifle, she flinched.
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