Definitions

1. verb

to spring back or recoil suddenly, especially from a blow or impact.

“The rubber ball precoiled back into shape after the collision.”

2. noun

a sudden springing back or recoil, especially of a spring or a part of a machine.

“The engineer studied the precoil of the spring to improve its design.”

3. noun

a sudden violent movement or reaction.

“The crowd’s precoil of anger made the situation difficult to control.”