recoilless

[ ri-koil-lis, ree-koil- ]

/ rɪˈkɔɪl lɪs, ˈriˌkɔɪl- /

having little or no recoil: a recoilless rifle.

Origin of recoilless

First recorded in 1945–50; recoil + -less

Homer said, "Tell Bey to bring along an extra 9mm Recoilless for me."

Border, Breed Nor Birth |Dallas McCord Reynolds
The policeman had his .75 recoilless revolver out and pressed against Jon's side.

The Velvet Glove |Harry Harrison
He shifted his shoulders to loosen the .38 Recoilless in its holster.

Subversive |Dallas McCord Reynolds
From the amount of noise I knew they both had recoilless .50's.

Arm of the Law |Harry Harrison

The heavy thud of a recoilless .75 came from the room behind him and a foot-long section of metal window frame leaped outward.

The Velvet Glove |Harry Harrison

recoilless

/ (rɪˈkɔɪllɪs) /

denoting a gun, esp an antitank weapon, in which the blast is vented to the rear so as to eliminate or reduce recoil