recoilless


re·coil·less

adj \-ˌki(-ə)l-ləs, -ˈki(-ə)l-\

Definition of RECOILLESS

: venting expanding propellant gas before recoil is produced <recoilless rifle> <recoilless airgun>

First Known Use of RECOILLESS

1943

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