What is another word for back-blast?
Pronunciation: [bˈakblˈast] (IPA) 
Back-blast refers to the explosive force emitted from a firearm when a projectile is fired. Some common synonyms for back-blast include recoil, kickback, and backward thrust. Recoil is perhaps the most commonly-used synonym and refers to the backward movement of the firearm that occurs when a projectile is fired. Kickback is another synonym that conveys the idea of a forceful, sudden movement backward. Backward thrust is a less common synonym but can still be used to describe the same phenomenon. All of these synonyms are useful in describing the impact that a firearm has on the person firing it and are frequently used in discussions about firearms safety.
