breechloader
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of breechloader
Example Sentences
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He took his place near the cabin, where the women were slumbering, with his breechloader in hand.
From The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
A six-pounder gave voice from the spar deck, instantly followed by a five-inch breechloader in the waist.
From A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" by Doubleday, Russell
Jack Everson had brought a plentiful supply of cartridges for his superb breechloader; and the belt was already secured around his body.
From The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
For military purposes the breechloader has manifold advantages—as the soldier can load while lying down, and keep up a rapid fire from a secure cover.
From Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 by Baker, Samuel White, Sir
I thought poor Spalding might have left me some trifle to remember him by—his pet breechloader, or something of the kind; but, candidly, I never expected anything like this!”
From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram
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