recoil

A noun referring to the backward movement or jerk of a gun when fired, or a physical movement away from an impact or shock.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее обратное движение или рывок оружия при выстреле, или физическое движение назад от удара или толчка.esSustantivo que designa el movimiento o impulso hacia atrás de un arma al disparar, o el movimiento físico de retroceso por un golpe o empujón.frNom désignant le mouvement en arrière ou le recul d'une arme à feu lors du tir, ou plus généralement un mouvement physique en arrière provoqué par un choc ou une poussée.deSubstantiv, das die Rückwärtsbewegung oder den Rückstoß einer Waffe beim Schuss oder eine körperliche Rückwärtsbewegung durch einen Aufprall oder Stoß bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa o movimento para trás de uma arma de fogo no momento do disparo, ou o recuo físico do corpo em reação a um impacto ou empurrão.zh名词，指射击时枪械向后或向后的反冲运动；也指受到撞击或推力后身体或物体向后退的动作。arاسم يدل على الحركة إلى الخلف أو الارتداد، مثل ارتداد السلاح عند إطلاق النار، أو تحرك الجسم إلى الوراء بسبب صدمة أو دفعة.

1. Backward movement of a gun B2 formal

   The sudden backward movement or kick of a firearm when it is discharged.

   • The rifle's recoil was stronger than he expected.
   • She braced herself for the recoil before pulling the trigger.
   • The recoil of the shotgun knocked him off balance.

   ruОтдачаesRetroceso de un arma de fuegofrRecul d'une arme à feudeRückstoßptCoicezh后坐力arارتداد

   Sinónimos: kick

2. Movement away from impact B2 formal

   A physical springing or drawing back from something, often due to force or shock.

   • The recoil of the spring pushed the door shut.
   • He felt a sharp recoil as the hammer struck the metal.
   • The car's recoil after hitting the barrier was minimal.

   ruОтдачаesRetrocesofrReculdeRückstoßptRecuozh后坐arارتداد

   Sinónimos: backlashkickbackreactionreboundspring

• recoils plural form
• recoils' possessive plural form
• recoil's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of suddenly moving back or away from something unpleasant, dangerous, or shocking, or the backward movement of a gun when fired.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания внезапного отступления или отшатывания от чего-то неприятного, опасного или шокирующего, а также отдачи оружия при выстреле.esVerbo que describe un movimiento brusco hacia atrás o un retroceso repentino ante algo desagradable, peligroso o impactante, así como el retroceso de un arma al disparar.frVerbe décrivant un mouvement brusque en arrière ou un retrait soudain face à quelque chose de désagréable, de dangereux ou de choquant, ainsi que le recul d'une arme à feu lors du tir.deDeutsches Verb, das die plötzliche, ruckartige Bewegung des Zurückweichens oder Zurückschreckens vor etwas Unangenehmem, Gefährlichem oder Schockierendem beschreibt, sowie den Rückstoß einer Waffe beim Schuss.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de recuar ou se encolher subitamente diante de algo desagradável, perigoso ou chocante, bem como o movimento de recuo de uma arma de fogo ao ser disparada.zh动词，用于描述因厌恶、危险或震惊而突然后退或退缩，也可指枪炮射击时的后坐力。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف التراجع أو الانسحاب المفاجئ من شيء مزعج أو خطير أو صادم، وكذلك ارتداد السلاح عند إطلاق النار.

1. Draw back in fear or pain B2 formal

   To suddenly move away from something unpleasant or shocking.

   • She recoiled in horror at the sight of the spider.
   • He recoiled from the burning heat of the fire.
   • The child recoiled when the dog barked loudly.

   ruОтшатнутьсяesRetroceder por miedo o dolorfrreculer sous l'effet de la peur ou de la douleurdeZurückschreckenptRecuar de medo ou dorzh退缩arالتراجع خوفًا أو ألمًا

   Sinónimos: blenchcringeflinchquailreelshrinkstartwince

   Antónimos: advanceapproach

2. Unwanted return effect C1 formal

   When an action has a negative effect on the person who started it.

   • His harsh words recoiled on him when he lost their trust.
   • The plan recoiled against its creators, causing more harm than good.
   • Their dishonest tactics eventually recoiled on them.

   ruОбратный эффектesEfecto negativo de vueltafrContrecoupdeunerwünschter RückstoßptEfeito reversozh反噬效应arالأثر الارتدادي

   Sinónimos: backfireboomerangrebound

3. Spring back from impact B2 formal

   To bounce back or move away after hitting something.

   • The tennis ball recoiled off the racket with great speed.
   • The spring recoiled after being compressed.
   • The hammer recoiled after striking the metal surface.

   ruОтскакиватьesrebotar al golpearfrRebondir après un impactdeZurückprallenptRicochetearzh弹回arارتداد

   Sinónimos: bounce backcaromreboundricochet

   Antónimos: advanceapproachproceedremainstay

4. Gun recoil B2 formal

   The backward movement of a gun when it is fired.

   • The rifle recoiled sharply against his shoulder.
   • He braced himself for the recoil of the shotgun.
   • The recoil of the cannon shook the ground.

   ruОтдачаesRetroceso de un armafrRecul d'une arme à feudeRückstoßptRecuozh后坐力arارتداد السلاح

   Sinónimos: kickkick backrebound

• recoiled past participle
• recoiled past simple
• recoiling present participle
• recoils third person singular