English Explanatory Dictionary

fermeture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The mechanism for closing the breech of a breech-loading firearm, in artillery consisting principally of the breechblock, obturator, and carrier ring.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɝmət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfɜːmətjə/

Word forms

fermeture fermetures

Etymology

From French fermeture.

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