breechblock en · NOUN
Etymology
From breech + block.
Meanings
- The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| breechblocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| breech block | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
fi sulkukappale (block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun) · cmn 炮閂 /炮闩 (block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun) · cmn 槍閂 /枪闩 (block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun) · vi quy lát (block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun) · ru затво́р (block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun) · az çaxmaq (block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun)