recoil
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/riˈkɔɪl/
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
- 1 geri tepme uncountable
- 2 irkilme, geri çekilme uncountable
Definition (English)
- The sudden backward movement of a gun or similar weapon when it is fired.
- A quick movement away from something because of fear or disgust.
Example Sentences
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The recoil of the shotgun made his shoulder ache.Av tüfeğinin geri tepmesi omzunu ağrıttı.
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Beginners at the shooting club are often surprised by the recoil.Atıcılık kulübündeki yeni başlayanlar genellikle geri tepmeye şaşırır.
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She felt a strong recoil at the sight of the accident.Kazayı görünce şiddetli bir irkilme hissetti.
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She pulled her hand back in recoil when she touched the cold snake.Soğuk yılana dokununca irkilerek elini geri çekti.
Synonyms
Collocations
gun recoilfelt the recoilrecoil of the gunrecoil forcerecoil actionrecoil spring