breech - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

breech

the back part of a gun's barrel where bullets are loadedthe back part of a gun's barrel where bullets are loaded

Examples

The safety procedures required checking the breech first when inspecting the unloaded weapon.
The malfunction seemed to originate from the breech, so he took the gun to a professional for repair.

Synonyms

rear of tube rear of barrel

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breech

Plural

breeches

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the back part of a gun's barrel where bullets are loaded

The safety procedures required checking the breech first when inspecting the unloaded weapon.
The malfunction seemed to originate from the breech, so he took the gun to a professional for repair.

Synonyms:

rear of tube rear of barrel