breech-loading

Adjective

Referring to a firearm or cannon that is loaded from the rear or breech end.

ریشه

The term 'breech-loading' combines the word 'breech', meaning 'buttocks', and 'loading', referring to the action of loading a firearm or cannon.

مثال

• Breech-loading rifles revolutionized warfare in the 19th century.
• The soldiers were equipped with state-of-the-art breech-loading muskets.
• The breech-loading cannon allowed for faster reloading during battles.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Use a breech-loading rifle Load a breech-loading cannon Invent breech-loading firearms Upgrade to breech-loading weapons