What does breechblock mean in crosswords?

breechblock means: a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

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breechblock

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11 lettersPart of speech nounSorted bbcceehklorStarts with BEnds with K0 clues

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a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

From breech + block.

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