breechblock

breech·block

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breech-blok]
- /ˈbritʃˌblɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breech-blok]
- /ˈbritʃˌblɒk/

Definitions of breechblock word

noun breechblock a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert the cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing 3
noun breechblock the block in a breech-loading gun which when closed receives the force of the combustion of the charge 3
noun breechblock a movable piece of metal for closing the breech in certain firearms. 1
noun breechblock The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge. 0

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Origin of breechblock

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; breech + block

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Parts of speech for Breechblock

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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breechblock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

breechblock usage trend in Literature

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