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Breechloader

Noun

A breechloader is a type of firearm in which the ammunition is loaded from the rear end (breech) of the gun barrel, rather than from the muzzle end.

Example sentence: The soldier preferred using a breechloader during combat due to its faster reload time.

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Adjective

Breechloader, as an adjective, describes a firearm that is designed to be loaded from the breech.

Example sentence: The gunsmith demonstrated the features of a breechloader pistol.

Verb

To breechload means to load ammunition into a firearm through the breech.

Example sentence: The soldier breechloaded his rifle before aiming at the target.