Meaning Of The Word Breechblock
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Breechblock Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Breechblock?
breechblock in American English
the block in a breech-loading gun which when closed receives the force of the combustion of the charge noun: a movable piece of metal for closing the breech in certain firearms breechblock in British English noun: a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert the cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing |
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