Definitionen
1.NounA starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking."the recoil of nature, or of the blood"
2.NounThe state or condition of having recoiled.
3.NounThe 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.NounAn escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
5.VerbTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."
6.VerbTo recoil before an opponent.
7.VerbOf a firearm: to quickly push back when fired.
8.VerbTo retire, withdraw.