Breechblock Definition
brēchblŏk
noun
The block in a breech-loading gun which when closed receives the force of the combustion of the charge.
Webster's New World
The metal part that closes the breech end of the barrel of a breechloading gun and that is removed to insert a cartridge and replaced before firing.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- breech closer
Other Word Forms of Breechblock
Noun
Singular:
breechblockPlural:
breechblocksBreechblock Is Also Mentioned In
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to breechblock using the buttons below.