Definition

An adjective describing a type of weapon or firearm that is designed to reduce or eliminate the backward movement (recoil) when it is fired.

Example

The soldiers were trained to use the recoilless rifle effectively during combat.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new recoilless rifles they just released?

Yeah, I saw a video about them! They seem really interesting.

It’s amazing how they can reduce recoil while still being powerful.

I know, right? It’s a game changer for shooting sports!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recoilless → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "coil" (from Old French *coiler*, meaning to roll or wind) and "-less" (meaning without). The word describes something that does not roll back or has no recoil.

Memory Tip

Think of something that does not roll back ('coil') and has no backward movement ('re-') — that's what recoilless means.

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