RECOILING

(noun, verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Recoiling.

Recoiling - as a noun

The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

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A movement back from an impact

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Recoiling - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

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Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

Example: "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

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Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

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Spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Example: "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

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Is RECOILING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, recoiling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RECOILING a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, recoiling is valid for Words With Friends

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RECOILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RECOILING a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, recoiling is valid for WordFeud

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RECOILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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Anagrams of RECOILING

Starts R Starts RE Starts REC Starts RECO

Ends G Ends NG Ends ING Ends LING

Starts R & ends G Starts RE & ends G Starts R & ends NG

Words containing RECOILING

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