1. present participle of recoil; moving backward suddenly due to force or impact
2. present participle of recoil; drawing back in fear, disgust, or shock

1. moving backward suddenly or drawing back in reaction

Examples

• The gun was recoiling after each shot.
• She found herself recoiling from the unpleasant smell.
• The spring mechanism was recoiling into its original position.
• He was recoiling in horror at the gruesome scene.
• The recoiling motion of the cannon pushed it backward.
• The child was recoiling from the loud noise.
• The rubber band was recoiling after being stretched.