breechloader

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Synonyms: breech-loader, breech loader, breechloaders

Antonyms: breech-loader, breech loader, breechloaders

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|firearms}} A [[variety]] of [[firearm]] in which the [[weapon]] is [[load]]ed from the [[breech]] (the end [[opposite]] that which [[discharge]]s the [[projectile]]).

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