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The Definition of Kickback

Kickback is ‍the sudden, forceful reaction of a tool or machine (like a saw) that throws material or the tool itself back toward the operator.

Plain-English definition
Real-world example

Definition of Kickback

‍The sudden, forceful reaction of a tool or machine (like a saw) that throws material or the tool itself back toward the operator.

Example of Kickback

‍A table saw binds on a warped piece of wood and violently kicks it back toward the worker.

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