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touchhole [ˈtʌtʃˌhəʊl] n (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a hole in the breech of early cannon and firearms through which the charge was ignited How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was loaded to the muzzle; but just as the pilot was about to apply a red-hot coal to the touchhole, Mr. Old cannon, with touchholes almost as big as their muzzles, were looked upon as inestimable treasures. |
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