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breech
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ku.ˈla.tɾɐ/cu·la·tra
Definition
1The rear part of a firearm barrel, where the cartridge is housed and ignition occurs.
Usage examples
“The rifle's breech was jammed.”
“Cleaning the breech is essential for the weapon's proper function.”
Common combinations
breech of the gunbreech blockbreech-loading