HyperDic: breech_closer

English > 1 sense of the expression breech closer:
NOUNartifactbreech closer, breechblocka metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
English > breech closer: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing.
Synonymbreechblock
Part ofbreech, rear of barrel, rear of tubeopening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
Broaderblockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppageAn obstruction in a pipe or tube

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