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Breech

nounid 18845·updated May 18, 2026
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opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded

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synonym
rear of barrelrear of tube
plural
Breeches
possessive
Breech's
pluralpossessive
Breeches'

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opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded

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