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gun breech [′gən ‚brēch] (ordnance) The mass of metal at the rear end of a cannon, from the front slope to the rear face, exclusive of the breech mechanism; in this metal are formed the seat for the breech mechanism, the powder chamber, and the slopes connecting the latter with the rifled portion of the bore. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Only two of the four-man crew travel on the vehicle: to save weight the 36 projectiles are stacked in open racks on either side of the gun breech, the charges being stowed under armour. |
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