Breech
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The rear portion of a firearm's barrel where cartridges are loaded, or more broadly the back or lower part of something.
βThe soldier loaded a fresh cartridge into the breech of his rifle before advancing.β
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/briΛtΚ/
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