breech-loader

A form of breechloader — A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the breech (the end opposite that which discharges the projectile).

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Meanings

nounbreech-loader (plural breech-loaders)

plural breech-loaders

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of breechloader.
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