English Explanatory Dictionary

bolt action

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of firearm action in which the weapon's bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right-hand side of the weapon.

Word forms

bolt action bolt actions bolt-action

Etymology

bolt + action

Related words

lever action rolling block pump action falling block break action
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