recul — meaning in English

English meaning

• hindsight noun The understanding you gain about a past event only after it has happened.
• recoil verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
• reverse adj Opposite in position, direction, or order.

Senses

recul is used for these senses in English:

• hindsight Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
• recoil (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.
• reverse The act of going backwards; a reversal. [from 15th c.]

recoil — full definition

1. verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
2. noun The backward kick of a gun when it is fired.
3. noun A sudden backward movement or a shrinking away.

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