recoil

• Nom 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.

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

1. Backward movement of a gunB2formal

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

   Recul d'une arme à feu

   • 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.

   Synonymeskick

2. Movement away from impactB2formal

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

   Recul

   • 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.

   Synonymesbacklashkickbackreactionreboundspring

• Verbe 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.

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.

1. Draw back in fear or painB2formal

   To suddenly move away from something unpleasant or shocking.

   reculer sous l'effet de la peur ou de la douleur

   • 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.

   Synonymesblenchcringeflinchquailreelshrinkstartwince

   Antonymesadvanceapproach

2. Unwanted return effectC1formal

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

   Contrecoup

   • 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.

   Synonymesbackfireboomerangrebound

3. Spring back from impactB2formal

   To bounce back or move away after hitting something.

   Rebondir après un impact

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

   Synonymesbounce backcaromreboundricochet

   Antonymesadvanceapproachproceedremainstay

4. Gun recoilB2formal

   The backward movement of a gun when it is fired.

   Recul d'une arme à feu

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

   Synonymeskickkick backrebound