BREECH ACTION
\bɹˈiːt͡ʃ ˈakʃən], \bɹˈiːtʃ ˈakʃən], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_tʃ ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of BREECH ACTION
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The breech mechanism in breech-loading small arms and certain special guns, as automatic and machine guns; -- used frequently in referring to the method by which the movable barrels of breech-loading shotguns are locked, unlocked, or rotated to loading position.
By Oddity Software
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The breech mechanism in breech-loading small arms and certain special guns, as automatic and machine guns; -- used frequently in referring to the method by which the movable barrels of breech-loading shotguns are locked, unlocked, or rotated to loading position.
By Noah Webster.
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