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- [ree-koil]
- /riˈkɔɪl/
- /rɪˈko.ɪl.ɪŋ/
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- [ree-koil]
- /riˈkɔɪl/
Definitions of recoiling word
- verb without object recoiling to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust. 1
- verb without object recoiling to spring or fly back, as in consequence of force of impact or the force of the discharge, as a firearm. 1
- verb without object recoiling to spring or come back; react (usually followed by on or upon): Plots frequently recoil upon the plotters. 1
- verb without object recoiling Physics. (of an atom, a nucleus, or a particle) to undergo a change in momentum as a result either of a collision with an atom, a nucleus, or a particle or of the emission of a particle. 1
- noun recoiling an act of recoiling. 1
- noun recoiling the distance through which a weapon moves backward after discharging. 1
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Origin of recoiling
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; re- + coil1
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Parts of speech for Recoiling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recoiling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
recoiling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recoiling
adj recoiling
- bashful — Someone who is bashful is shy and easily embarrassed.
noun recoiling
- homecoming — a return to one's home; arrival at home.
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