Definition of Breechblock

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 A metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing.

Exact synonyms: Breech Closer
Generic synonyms: Block, Blockage, Closure, Occlusion, Stop, Stoppage
Group relationships: Breech, Rear Of Barrel, Rear Of Tube

Definition of Breechblock

1. n. The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired.

Definition of Breechblock

1. Noun. The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge ¹

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Definition of Breechblock

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Breechblock

breding
bredouillement
bredren
bredrens
bredrin
bredrins
bree
breech
breech-loading
breech birth
breech births
breech closer
breech delivery
breech extraction
breech presentation
breechblock (current term)
breechblocks
breechcloth
breechcloths
breechclout
breechclouts
breeched
breeches
breeches buoy
breechesmaker
breeching
breechings
breechloader
breechloaders
breechloading

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