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Breechblock
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noun
Breechblock
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 It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired.
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Words linked to "Breechblock" :
block
,
closure
,
rear of tube
,
stop
,
breech
,
occlusion
,
stoppage
,
blockage
,
breech closer
,
rear of barrel
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