breechloader

Other forms: breechloaders

Definitions of breechloader
  1. noun
    a gun that is loaded at the breech
    see moresee less
    type of:
    gun
    a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘breechloader'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family