Defenition of the word breechblock

• Defenition of the word breechblock

  • a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

Synonyms for the word breechblock

• • breech closer

Meronymys for the word breechblock

• • breech
  • rear of barrel
  • rear of tube

Hypernyms for the word breechblock

• • block
  • blockage
  • closure
  • occlusion
  • stop
  • stoppage

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