breechblock

English

Alternative forms

• breech block

Etymology

breech +‎ block

Noun

breechblock (plural breechblocks)

1. (firearms) The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge.

Translations

block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun

• Russian: затво́р (ru) m (zatvór)
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