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A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore.

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  1. A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore.
  2. A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore.