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Noun Concept
Categories: Firearm terminology
EN
recoil  kick  Gun reaction  recoil system  soft-recoil system
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The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired WordNet 3.0
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The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Recoil is the rearward thrust generated when a gun is being discharged. Wikipedia
Backward momentum of a gun when it is discharged. Wikipedia Disambiguation
A recoil of a gun. Wiktionary
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. Wiktionary
IS A
movement
DERIVATION
kick back
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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recoil, kick
Wikipedia
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recoil
Wikidata
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recoil
Wiktionary
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kick, recoil
Wikipedia Redirections
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Gun reaction, recoil system, soft-recoil system, Soft recoil system

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