Canadian English Meaning of breechblock
breech block
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Definitions and Meaning of breechblock in English
breechblock (n)
a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
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 It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired.
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breech block
a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firingThe movable piece which closes th
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breech sight => breech sight, breech screw => breech screw, breech presentation => Breech presentation, breech pin => breech pin, breech delivery => Breech birth,
