Breech (Noun)
Meaning
Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rifle's breech was jammed with an old shell casing that refused to budge.
- She carefully opened the breech of her shotgun and loaded a new shell.
- The breech of the pistol was designed to eject spent casings quickly and efficiently.
- He inserted a round into the breech of the revolver and closed it with a satisfying click.
- The antique cannon's breech was corroded and needed to be restored before it could be fired safely.