bolt action

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Synonyms: bolt-action

Antonyms: bolt-action

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Noun

1. A type of [[firearm]] [[action]] in which the [[weapon]]'s [[bolt]] is operated [[manually]] by the [[open]]ing and [[clos]]ing of the [[breech]] with a small [[handle]], most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon.

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