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recoil in Spanish

recoil in Spanish

retroceso
noun
(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.
echarse atrás
verb
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
recular
verb
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]
recular
verb
(weaponry) Of a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
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