adjective
- designed to eliminate or greatly reduce the backward force produced when fired
Usage: military; firearms
Examples
- The recoilless rifle was mounted on the jeep for mobile operations.
- Modern recoilless weapons allow for more accurate follow-up shots.
- The military developed recoilless ammunition to improve soldier performance.
- Recoilless guns were first used extensively during World War II.
- The new recoilless design reduced shoulder fatigue for infantry troops.
- Engineers tested the recoilless system on various weapon platforms.