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recoil in Tagalog

balisikad

/ˈɹiːkɔɪl/

recoil in Tagalog: balisikad. In English, recoil means a starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.

Tagalog words for recoil

pushback from a fired firearm
balisikad

English meaning of recoil

  1. noun A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
  2. noun The state or condition of having recoiled.
  3. noun 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.
  4. noun An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.

Full definition of recoil

recoil in a sentence

  • the recoil of nature, or of the blood
  • He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.

Synonyms of recoil

recoil in other languages

Questions about recoil in Tagalog

What is the meaning of recoil in Tagalog?
Recoil in Tagalog is balisikad.
Ano ang recoil sa Tagalog?
Recoil: balisikad.
What does recoil mean in English?
Recoil means a starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.

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