breechloader

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

from breech + load + -er

[edit] Noun

breechloader (plural breechloaders)

1. a variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the breech, i.e. the end opposite that which discharges the projectile

[edit] See also

• muzzleloader