Recoils

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of recoil form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of recoil form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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backfirebounceflinchkickkickkick back

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"Then straight, for doubtful was our answer there, / he knew him taken in the foemen's toils. / Shuddering, he checks his voice, and back his foot recoils."

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