On this page you'll find 7 example sentences with Breechblock. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as blockage or block and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Breechblock in a sentence
Breechblock meaning
The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge.
Using Breechblock
- The main meaning on this page is: The metal block that closes the breech of a breech-loading gun after insertion of the cartridge.
- Useful related words include: breech closer, blockage, block, closure.
- In the example corpus, breechblock often appears in combinations such as: the breechblock.
Context around Breechblock
- Average sentence length in these examples: 29.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 4 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Breechblock
- In this selection, "breechblock" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 29.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, shaped, hinged, lowers and takes stand out and add context to how "breechblock" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a hinged breechblock which opened and action the breechblock takes the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "breechblock" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with breechblock
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Dropping block actions These are actions wherein the breechblock lowers or "drops" into the receiver to open the breech, usually actuated by an underlever. (24 words)
The upper rear portion of the barrel was filed or milled away and replaced by a hinged breechblock which opened upward to permit loading. (24 words)
Rolling block actions main In a rolling block action the breechblock takes the form of a part-cylinder, with a pivot pin through its axis. (25 words)
Unlike other automatic guns employed during World War II, the barrel of the 20 mm Oerlikon gun does not recoil; the breechblock is never locked against the breech and is actually moving forward when the gun fires. (37 words)
Break actions main Perhaps the most common type of single-shot action, usually found in shotguns, small pistols, and black-powder "elephant" guns, a break action connects the barrel assembly to the breechblock with a hinge. (36 words)
A plug-shaped breechblock was screw-threaded so that rotating the handle underneath would lower and raise it for loading with ball and loose powder; the flintlock action still required conventional priming. (32 words)
Example sentences (7)
A plug-shaped breechblock was screw-threaded so that rotating the handle underneath would lower and raise it for loading with ball and loose powder; the flintlock action still required conventional priming.
Break actions main Perhaps the most common type of single-shot action, usually found in shotguns, small pistols, and black-powder "elephant" guns, a break action connects the barrel assembly to the breechblock with a hinge.
Dropping block actions These are actions wherein the breechblock lowers or "drops" into the receiver to open the breech, usually actuated by an underlever.
Rolling block actions main In a rolling block action the breechblock takes the form of a part-cylinder, with a pivot pin through its axis.
The lever tipped the breechblock including the chamber upwards and back, allowing it to be loaded with powder and ball without the inconvenience of loading and ramming from the muzzle.
The upper rear portion of the barrel was filed or milled away and replaced by a hinged breechblock which opened upward to permit loading.
Unlike other automatic guns employed during World War II, the barrel of the 20 mm Oerlikon gun does not recoil; the breechblock is never locked against the breech and is actually moving forward when the gun fires.
Common combinations with breechblock
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: