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klappi — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

Senses

klappi is used for these senses in English:

  • backlash (mechanics) The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

backlash — full definition

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.

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