recoilless
/rɪˈkɔɪlləs/
adjective
- 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.