1. a person or thing that recoils or draws back suddenly
2. a mechanical device that winds or coils something back
Usage: technical

Examples

• The snake was a quick recoiler when threatened.
• She was a natural recoiler from confrontation.
• The spring recoiler automatically wound the cable back.
• The hose recoiler kept the garden equipment organized.
• As a recoiler from violence, he avoided action movies.
• The automatic recoiler made the fishing line management easier.