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recoil: intransitive verb
recoil: noun

recoil¹ [rɪˈkɔɪl] VB intr

recoil

to recoil from doing sth

recusar-se a fazer a. c.

recoil² [ˈriːkɔɪl] N

recoil

recuo m

recoil (gun)

coice m

Usage examples with recoil

to recoil from doing sth

recusar-se a fazer a. c.

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English

The main advantage beside being very light is the long recoil. en.wikipedia.org

On firing, both the barrel and barrel extension recoil to the rear. en.wikipedia.org

The result was a cartridge and handgun combination with relatively mild recoil, but with good penetration and excellent stopping power. en.wikipedia.org

In 1899 a primitive recoil-absorbing system was added. en.wikipedia.org

In this technique, a thin uranium target is bombarded with protons and nuclear reaction products recoil out of the target in a charged state. en.wikipedia.org

The recoil also caused numerous oil and coolant leaks. en.wikipedia.org

Starting is only by electric start, without recoil start as an option. en.wikipedia.org

The recoil force is a strong function of the peak temperature. en.wikipedia.org

Recoil is not a financially viable project and has nt been for some time. en.wikipedia.org

The horizontal component would be alleviated by either sliding recoil or rail clamps, guys or struts to secure the mount in place. en.wikipedia.org

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