recoil in German
recoil in German is Rückstoß, Rückschlag, zurückschrecken — recoil means to jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
recoil in German
Rückstoß
(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.
Rückschlag
(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.
zurückschrecken
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
einen Ruckschlag erzeugen
(weaponry) Of a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
zurückschlagen
(weaponry) Of a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
What does "recoil" mean?
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verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
"She recoiled at the sight of the spider."
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noun The backward kick of a gun when it is fired.
"The rifle's recoil bruised his shoulder."
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noun A sudden backward movement or a shrinking away.
"There was a visible recoil in her expression when he mentioned the accident."
recoil in a sentence
- She recoiled at the sight of the spider.
- He recoiled in horror when he heard the news.
- The rifle's recoil bruised his shoulder.
- There was a visible recoil in her expression when he mentioned the accident.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "recoil" in German?
"recoil" in German is Rückstoß, Rückschlag, zurückschrecken. recoil means: To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
How do you use "recoil" in a sentence?
Example: "She recoiled at the sight of the spider." In German, "recoil" is Rückstoß, Rückschlag, zurückschrecken.
Are there other ways to say "recoil" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "recoil": Rückstoß, Rückschlag, zurückschrecken, einen Ruckschlag erzeugen, zurückschlagen.
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