blow forward

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What does blow forward mean?

A firearm action where the propellant gas pressure and the friction of the bullet traveling down the bore drag the whole gun barrel forward to facilitate the opening of the breech.

How to pronounce blow forward

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “blow forward”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “blow forward” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.