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ˈbreak-off, n.
1. The action of breaking-off: see break v. 54, esp. discontinuance, severing of relations.
1860Forster Gr. Remonstr. 169 The sudden and impetuous break-off from the party with whom he had acted so zealously.
2. In a musket or rifle: The metal work of the stock of a gun into which the breech of the barrel fits.
1804Hull Adv. 21 Jan. 4/1 The left hand then seizes the shaft of the stock and the right hand dislodges the barrel from the ‘Break-off’. 1844Regul. & Ord. Army 106 For a new break off filed up, fitted, and hardened. 1858Greener Gunnery 250 With the breeches in the percussioned state, break-offs fitted and locks jointed. |