Definitions from Wiktionary (recoil)

▸ noun:  A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
▸ noun:  The state or condition of having recoiled.
▸ noun:  (firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.
▸ noun:  An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
▸ verb:  To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
▸ verb:  (archaic) To retreat before an opponent.
▸ verb:  (weaponry) Of a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
▸ verb:  (obsolete) To retire, withdraw.
▸ Also see recoil

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