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bolt action

The English word “bolt action” has 1 meaning listed here.

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.

Etymology

bolt + action

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