Definition of breechblock in English:
breechblock
nounˈbriːtʃblɒkˈbritʃblɑk
A metal block which closes the aperture at the back part of a rifle or gun barrel.
Example sentencesExamples
- The extractors eject the cartridge case and retain the breechblock in the fully open position.
- Tip the end of the breechblock downward enough for the striker to slide out the back of the block.
- In addition to new breechblocks and hammers, the older extractor was replaced with a newer design.
- Lowering the operating lever dropped the breechblock and extracted the spent cartridge.
- This caused delay of several days, but once the new breechblocks were completed one by one the guns were rushed to use.