BREECHBLOCK
\bɹˈiːt͡ʃblɒk], \bɹˈiːtʃblɒk], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_tʃ_b_l_ɒ_k]\
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a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
By Princeton University
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a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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