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Opening For Loading A Gun Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BREECH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BREECH
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BREECH" which means:
- noun
- • Opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded verb
- • To dress in breeches. (especially) to dress a boy in breeches or trousers for the first time.
- • To beat or spank on the buttocks.
- • To fit or furnish with a breech.
- • To fasten with breeching.
- • To cover as if with breeches. adjective
- • Born, or having been born, breech. adverb
- • With the hips coming out before the head.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The breech of the gun needs to be cleaned regularly."
- • "The doctor successfully delivered the baby in breech position."
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Comes in front-loading and top-loading types | |
2 | Game finds defender loading empty gun with bullets
The Guardian Cryptic -
09 Oct 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 09 Oct 2003 |
3 | Loading area
New York Times -
14 Aug 2000 | New York Times / 14 Aug 2000 |
4 | Loading funnel for solid materials
The Guardian Speedy -
30 Jan 2005 | The Guardian Speedy / 30 Jan 2005 |
5 | Old infantry muzzle-loading gun
The Guardian Quick -
25 Nov 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 25 Nov 2022 |
6 | Outdated gun that relies on bullet loading via the barrel opening | |
7 | Shaft for loading or cleaning gun
The Guardian Quick -
28 May 2007 | The Guardian Quick / 28 May 2007 |
