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breechblock

/'briʧ,blɑk/

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noun
a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
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Similar:

breech closer

type of:
stoppage blockage occlusion stop block closure

part of:
breech rear of barrel rear of tube

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