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breech closer

DEFINITIONS OF: breech closer

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n a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

Synonyms:
breechblock
Type of:
block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
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