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n the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired n a movement back from an impact v draw back, as with fear or pain v come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect v spring back; spring away from an impa…

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  1. n the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired n a movement back from an impact v draw back, as with fear or pain v come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect v spring back; spring away from an impact v spring back, as from a forceful thrust