breechloaders
noun (typically used with a plural verb) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The museum displayed a breech-loading rifle used by the Civil War soldiers.
Definition:an adjective describing a firearm loaded from the rear end.
From breech-loading
Example:The mechanic carefully maintained the breechblock to ensure the gun’s reliability.
Definition:the sliding part of a breechloadgun, which is pushed back to open the breech, allowing the insertion of a cartridge or bullet.
From breechblock
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