recoil mechanism

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recoil mechanism [′rē‚kȯil ‚mek·ə‚niz·əm]

(ordnance)

A hydraulic-, pneumatic-, or spring-type shock absorber that decreases the energy of the recoil gradually and so avoids violent movement of the gun.

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