recoil in the PONS Dictionary

recoil Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to recoil in horror
to recoil at sth
to recoil from doing sth

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
In 1899 a primitive recoil-absorbing system was added.
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Two ancillary advantages to the suppressor are recoil reduction and flash suppression.
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Starting is only by electric start, without recoil start as an option.
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The bolt is released and forced closed by its recoil spring, chambering a fresh round.
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Under these circumstances, the energy that goes into the recoil is a negligible portion of the energy of the transition.
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This technique allows nuclear recoils events to be distinguished from electron recoil events.
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The horizontal component would be alleviated by either sliding recoil or rail clamps, guys or struts to secure the mount in place.
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The result was a cartridge and handgun combination with relatively mild recoil, but with good penetration and excellent stopping power.
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This was due to their weight and recoil.
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Although it has extreme velocity, the needle possesses little mass, providing even "less" potential for recoil.
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