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recoiling
UK
/rɪˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
UK
/rɪˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something or someone that is drawing back or shrinking away.
Definitions
Her recoiling expression made it clear she wanted to leave.
recoilings
pl
Translations
His recoiling from the challenge was disappointing.
Его отступление от вызова было разочаровывающим.
The recoiling of the gun was unexpected.
Отдача от пистолета была неожиданной.
Definitions
The recoiling of the crowd was evident when the fireworks unexpectedly exploded too close.
Excessive recoiling of the rifle made it difficult to keep the sight on target.
recoiling
Gerund
recoiled
Past Simple
recoiled
Past Participle
recoiling
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
Translations
He recoiled in horror when he saw the snake.
Он отпрянул в ужасе, когда увидел змею.
She recoiled from the idea of going back to that place.
Она отшатнулась от мысли вернуться в то место.
The ball recoiled off the wall and hit him.
Мяч отскочил от стены и ударил его.
Additional translations
Definitions
She recoiled in horror at the sight of the snake.
The gun recoiled sharply after the shot was fired.
He recoiled from the idea of having to confront his boss.
Definitions
The rifle's recoil was strong enough to bruise his shoulder.
The unexpected news caused a recoil of shock among the audience.
Definitions
The rifle uses a recoil pad to reduce felt impact.