recoiling

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw back or away suddenly and forcefully.

• Noun

  A reaction or response, especially one that is sudden and forceful.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recoiling
coiling , oiling , toiling

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Variants

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recoil , recoiled , recoiling , recoils

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'reculer', meaning 'to draw back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'recoil' is also used in physics to describe the backward motion of a system when a force is applied to it.

2. The world record for the longest recoil jump is held by Evel Knievel, who jumped over 50 cars in 1973.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recoil mechanism: A component of a firearm that pushes the gun back when it is fired, allowing the shooter to fire another round.

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Culture

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In literature, 'recoiling' is often used to describe a character's emotional response to a shocking or traumatic event. In art, it can be represented through the use of dynamic lines and contrasting colors to convey a sense of movement and force.

How to Memorize "recoiling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rubber band being pulled back and then released, snapping back to its original position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'recoil' with the feeling of being startled or surprised.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Reverse Course Instantly, Lest Overcome by Intense Lashing', where 'recoil' is the key word.

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