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breechblock

/ˈbriːtʃ.blɒk/

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noun

/ˈbriːtʃ.blɒk/C2formaltechnical
  • ruМеталлический блок в казнозарядном огнестрельном оружии, который отводится для вставки патрона и возвращается на место для закрытия казённой части перед выстрелом.
  1. Firearm componentC2formaltechnical

    A metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing.

    ruЗатвор

    • The soldier checked the breechblock before loading the rifle.
    • A malfunctioning breechblock can cause the weapon to jam.
    • The breechblock must be properly seated to ensure safe firing.

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Forms
  • breechblocks plural form
  • breechblocks' possessive plural form
  • breechblock's possessive singular form