Definition of recoil

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Recoil (v. i.) To draw back, as from anything repugnant, distressing, alarming, or the like; to shrink..

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Kick :: Kick (v. i.) To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon, etc..
Recoil :: Recoil (n.) Specifically, the reaction or rebounding of a firearm when discharged..
Shrink :: Shrink (v. i.) To withdraw or retire, as from danger; to decline action from fear; to recoil, as in fear, horror, or distress..
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..
Recoiled :: Recoiled (imp. & p. p.) of Recoi.
Recoil :: Recoil (v. i.) To start, roll, bound, spring, or fall back; to take a reverse motion; to be driven or forced backward; to return..
Recule :: Recule (v. i.) To recoil.
Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A strong rope rove through the cascabel of a cannon and secured to ringbolts in the ship's side, to limit the recoil of the gun when it is discharged..
Recoilingly :: Recoilingly (adv.) In the manner of a recoil.
Recoil :: Recoil (v. t.) To draw or go back.
Recoil :: Recoil (v. i.) To turn or go back; to withdraw one's self; to retire.
Recoiling :: Recoiling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Recoi.
Recoil :: Recoil (n.) A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking; as, the recoil of nature, or of the blood..
Ugh :: Ugh (interj.) An exclamation expressive of disgust, horror, or recoil. Its utterance is usually accompanied by a shudder..
Recoilment :: Recoilment (n.) Recoil.
Rejolt :: Rejolt (n.) A reacting jolt or shock; a rebound or recoil.
Deadbeat :: Deadbeat (a.) Making a beat without recoil; giving indications by a single beat or excursion; -- said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation.
Hairspring :: Hairspring (n.) The slender recoil spring which regulates the motion of the balance in a timepiece.
Irresilient :: Irresilient (a.) Not resilient; not recoiling or rebounding; inelastic.
Kick :: Kick (n.) The recoil of a musket or other firearm, when discharged..
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