Associations to the word «Breechblock»

Wiktionary

BREECHBLOCK, noun. The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge

Dictionary definition

BREECHBLOCK, noun. A metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing.

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