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Meaning
Noun
●
A
suddenly
reversed
or
backward
motion
, such
as of
a
rope
or
elastic band
when it
snaps
under tension.
●
A
negative
reaction
,
objection
or
outcry
, especially of a
violent
or
abrupt
nature.
●
In Mechanics:
The
looseness
through
which one
part of
connected
machinery
, such as a
wheel
,
gear
,
piston
, or
screw
, can be
moved
without
moving
the
connected
parts
, or a
measurement
of the
distance
moved
thereby; either
intentional
(as
allowance
) or
unintentional
(from
error
or wear).
●
In Mechanics:
The
jarring
or
reflex
motion
caused
in
badly
fitting
machinery
by
irregularities
in
velocity
or a
reverse
of
motion
.
Verb
●
To
perform
a
backlash
, to
lash back
in
reaction
to some cause.
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