Cascabel

[kæskәbel]

Definition

(n.) The projection in rear of the breech of a cannon, usually a knob or breeching loop connected with the gun by a neck. In old writers it included all in rear of the base ring. [See Illust. of Cannon.]

Editor: Rudolf

Definition

n. the whole rear part behind the base-ring of a cannon.

Typed by Elbert