Wordiyorecoil
π¬π§ UK/ri'kΙil/πΊπΈ US
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Definitions
v.
To pull or spring back suddenly, especially in fear or disgust; (of a firearm) to push back when fired.
ιηΌ©οΌηηΌ©οΌοΌζͺοΌεε
n.
A sudden backward movement; the backward kick of a firearm when fired.
εεεοΌιηΌ©οΌεε²
𧩠Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
+
coilstem
=recoil
Common Collocations
- 1.recoil in horrorζζιηΌ©
- 2.recoil fromε―Ήβ¦β¦ζε°ζζ
- 3.gun recoilζͺηεεε
- 4.[recoil instinctively]ζ¬θ½ε°ιηΌ©
Example Sentences
- 1.
She recoiled in horror when she saw the spider crawling across the floor.
- 2.
He recoiled from the idea of betraying his closest friend.
- 3.
The soldier braced himself for the recoil of the rifle before firing.