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recoilless

adjective re·coil·less \-ˌki(-ə)l-ləs, -ˈki(-ə)l-\

Definition of RECOILLESS

:  venting expanding propellant gas before recoil is produced <recoilless rifle> <recoilless airgun>
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First Known Use of RECOILLESS

1943

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