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blowback

UK
/ˈbləʊbæk/
US
/ˈbloʊbæk/

Translations

blowbacknoun
blowbacks
pl
обратная реакция
The new policy caused significant blowback from the public.
Новая политика вызвала значительную обратную реакцию со стороны общественности.
The blowback from the rifle was stronger than expected.
Отдача от винтовки была сильнее, чем ожидалось.
Additional translations
ответный удар
возвратный поток
Synonyms
repercussion
backlash
fallout
consequence
aftereffect
blowbackadjective
UK
/ˈbləʊbæk/
US
/ˈbloʊbæk/
Used attributively to describe firearms or mechanisms that operate by blowback action.
Synonyms
problematic
harmful
negative
unforeseen
unintended
undesirable
adverse
counterproductive
retaliatory
repercussive

Definitions

blowbacknoun
The unintended adverse results of a political action or situation.
The government's decision to increase taxes led to significant blowback from the public.
A backward escape of gases or liquids, especially in a firearm or engine.
The engineer had to address the blowback issue in the engine to ensure it operated smoothly.
A firearm operating system in which the rearward force of expanding gases cycles the action.
The Uzi submachine gun operates on a simple blowback system.
blowbackadjective
(of a firearm or its action) operating by blowback.
The pistol is a blowback design, meaning the slide is moved rearward solely by the cartridge's gas pressure.
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