Associations to the word «Breechloader»

Wiktionary

BREECHLOADER, noun. A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the breech, i.e. the end opposite that which discharges the projectile

Dictionary definition

BREECHLOADER, noun. A gun that is loaded at the breech.

Wise words

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