recoilless

/rɪˈkɔɪlləs/
adjective
  1. Describing a weapon, especially a gun, that does not recoil or has very little recoil when fired.
    • The design of the recoilless weapon allows it to be fired from a shoulder.
    • Recoilless guns are lighter because they don't need heavy recoil mechanisms.
    • The soldiers used a recoilless rifle to destroy the enemy bunker.
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