n. A firearm which receives its load at the breech. [ 1913 Webster ]
For cavalry, the revolver and breechloader will supersede the saber. Rep. Sec. War (1860). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, loads; a mechanical contrivance for loading, as a gun. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A firearm which receives its charge through the muzzle, as distinguished from one which is loaded at the breech. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, unloads; a device for unloading, as hay from a wagon. [ 1913 Webster ]