What is the hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber called?
breech — The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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