Definition of Breechblock
Breech´block
n.
1.
The
movable
piece
which
closes
the
breech
of
a
breech-loading
firearm
,
and
resists
the
backward
force
of
the
discharge
.
It
is
withdrawn
for
the
insertion
of
a
cartridge
,
and
closed
again
before
the
gun
is
fired
.
Related Words
block
,
blockage
,
breech
,
breech
closer
,
closure
,
occlusion
,
rear
of
barrel
,
rear
of
tube
,
stop
,
stoppage
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