BREECHLOADING

Meaning of BREECHLOADING in English

/breech"loh'ding/ , adj.

loaded at the breech.

[ 1855-60; BREECH + LOADING ]

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CHASSEPOT — ( n. ) A kind of breechloading, center-fire rifle, or improved needle gun.
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