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BREECH CLOSER

\bɹˈiːt͡ʃ klˈə͡ʊsə], \bɹˈiːt‍ʃ klˈə‍ʊsə], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_tʃ k_l_ˈəʊ_s_ə]\

Definitions of BREECH CLOSER

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a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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