recoil in Russian
recoil in Russian is отда́ча, отка́т, отпря́дывать — recoil means to jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
recoil in Russian
отда́ча
Pronounced: otdacha
(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.
отка́т
Pronounced: otkat
(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.
отпря́дывать
Pronounced: otpryadyvat
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
отпря́нуть
Pronounced: otpryanut
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
отша́тываться
Pronounced: otshatyvatsya
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
отшатну́ться
Pronounced: otshatnutsya
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
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."
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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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What is "recoil" in Russian?
"recoil" in Russian is отда́ча, отка́т, отпря́дывать. recoil means: To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
How do you pronounce отда́ча?
"recoil" in Russian is отда́ча, pronounced "otdacha".
How do you use "recoil" in a sentence?
Example: "She recoiled at the sight of the spider." In Russian, "recoil" is отда́ча, отка́т, отпря́дывать.
Are there other ways to say "recoil" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "recoil": отда́ча, отка́т, отпря́дывать, отпря́нуть, отша́тываться, отшатну́ться.
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