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Blowback.
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Blowback - as a noun
The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backfireHypernyms (Closely Related)
blowupdetonationexplosionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service
Blowback is a system of operation for self-loading firearms that obtains energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gases created by the ignition of the propellant charge.
Example: "In most actions that use blowback operation, the breech is not locked mechanically at the time of firing: the inertia of the bolt and recoil spring(s), relative to the weight of the bullet, delays opening of the breech until the bullet has left the barrel"
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actionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The government failed to anticipate the blowback from the controversial policy."
"The decision to invade the country led to a massive blowback."
"The company's unethical practices resulted in a blowback from consumers."
"The blowback from the scandal caused the politician to lose his re-election bid."
"The newspaper article triggered a blowback in the form of widespread public anger."
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Is BLOWBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blowback is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BLOWBACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BLOWBACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blowback is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBLOWBACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is BLOWBACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blowback is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBLOWBACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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