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- US Pronunciation
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- [breech-blok]
- /ˈbritʃˌblɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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- noun breechblock a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert the cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing 3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
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 58% 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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