Russian Meaning of breechblock

затвор

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Definitions and Meaning of breechblock in English

Wordnet

breechblock (n)

a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

Webster

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 It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired.

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затвор

a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firingThe movable piece which closes th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 => прицел казенной части, breech screw => затворный винт, breech presentation => Тазовое предлежание, breech pin => ударник, breech delivery => Тазовое предлежание,