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English noun: breech closer

1. breech closer (artifact) a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing


Synonymsbreechblock


Broader (hypernym)block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage


Part meronymbreech, rear of barrel, rear of tube









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