Definitions

1. adjective

not recoiling or returning, especially in reference to projectiles

“The recoilless rifle allowed the soldiers to fire without being knocked back.”

2. noun

a firearm or artillery piece that is designed to fire a projectile without recoiling

“The army deployed the recoilless rifle on the front lines to engage enemy positions.”

3. adverb

without recoiling or returning

“The pilot flew the plane recoilless through the turbulence.”