Breechblock
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breechblock is a noun meaning (firearms) The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge.
Meaning
(firearms) The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge.
Word Forms
- breechblocks
- breech block
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fermeture, breech, breeching, breechclout, lockplate, breechen.
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