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bolt action

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

bolt + action

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 栓動式 /栓动式 — a type of firearm action
  • Dutch: grendelgeweer — a type of firearm action
  • Finnish: pulttilukko — a type of firearm action
  • French: mécanisme à verrou — a type of firearm action