Backlash

"Backlash" in Dutch

speling

(mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts)

speling

(jarring motion in badly fitting machinery)

tegenstroom

(sudden backward motion)

tegenstroom

(violent or abrupt reaction)

verzet

(sudden backward motion)

verzet

(violent or abrupt reaction)

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