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Webster 1913 Edition

Breech-loading

Breech′-loadˊing

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Adj.

Receiving the charge at the breech instead of at the muzzle.

Definition 2024

breech-loading

breech-loading

See also: breechloading

English

Adjective

breech-loading ‎(not comparable)

(of a gun) Such that ammunition is loaded at the rear of the bore.

See also

muzzle-loading