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BREECH-PIN, BREECH-SCREW

\bɹˈiːt͡ʃpˈɪn], \bɹˈiːt‍ʃpˈɪn], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_tʃ_p_ˈɪ_n]\

Definitions of BREECH-PIN, BREECH-SCREW

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A plug screwed into the rear end of the barrel of a breech-loading firearm forming the bottom of the charge chamber. E. H. Knight.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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