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recoilless Definition

re·coil·less (ri ko̵il′lis)

adjective

designating or of a firearm designed to minimize recoil, as by means of vents for the escape of gases

recoilless Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • rifle: They consisted of 5 parachutes packed into one bag and were attached to recoilless rifles; anti-tank guns and even motorcycle combinations.
  • gun: The 40mm caliber was also used in the smallest of the WW1 American Davis recoilless guns which were fitted to a few aircraft.