Word: recoil
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
coil
Definition: The 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: recoil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: fr
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: re-
Affix: cul
Language: fr
Decoded: cul
PoS: Noun
Meaning: butt, bum, ass, arse
Affix: -er
Language: fr
Decoded: -er
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Nominal suffix indicating the person who exercises a particular activity.