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Breechblock Definition & Meaning

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 a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

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What does breechblock mean?
a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
What part of speech is breechblock?
Breechblock is a noun.

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