Dutch Meaning of recoil

terugslag

Other Dutch words related to terugslag

Definitions and Meaning of recoil in English

Wordnet

recoil (n)

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

a movement back from an impact

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recoil (v)

draw back, as with fear or pain

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

spring back; spring away from an impact

spring back, as from a forceful thrust

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recoil (v. i.)

To start, roll, bound, spring, or fall back; to take a reverse motion; to be driven or forced backward; to return.

To draw back, as from anything repugnant, distressing, alarming, or the like; to shrink.

To turn or go back; to withdraw one's self; to retire.

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recoil (v. t.)

To draw or go back.

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recoil (n.)

A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking; as, the recoil of nature, or of the blood.

The state or condition of having recoiled.

Specifically, the reaction or rebounding of a firearm when discharged.

FAQs About the word recoil

terugslag

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired, a movement back from an impact, draw back, as with fear or pain, come back to the originator of an action with an u

terugdeinzen,samentrekken,verbleken,huiveren,Aarzelen,kwartel,krimpen,huiveren,trillen,blancheren

vooruitgang,benadering,Gezicht,baard,uitdaging,Confronteren,in de buurt van,tarten

recognosce => herkennen, recognizor => erkenner, recognizing => erkennend, recognizer => herkenner, recognizee => erkende,