Sentence example with the word 'breechloader'

breechloader

Definition n. a gun that is loaded at the breech

Last update: September 13, 2015


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The cavalry established contact on the 15th in the neighbourhood of Tobitschau and Rochetinitz (action of Tobitschau, July 15th), and the Austrians finding their intention discovered, and their men too demoralized by fear of the breechloader to risk a fresh battle, withdrew their troops and endeavoured to carry out their concentration by a wide circuit down the valley of the Waag and through Pressburg.   [Please select]

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'Look out, Fred,' Charlie said, 'there is a man in the bow with a breechloader.'   [Please select]

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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.   [Please select]

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Jack Everson had brought a plentiful supply of cartridges for his superb breechloader; and the belt was already secured around his body.   [Please select]

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