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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke