breechblock

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Synonyms: breech block, breechblocks

Antonyms: breech block, breechblocks

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|firearms}} The metal [[block]] that closes the [[breech]] of a [[breech-loading]] [[gun]] after insertion of the [[cartridge]].

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