"blow forward" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} blow forward
  1. (firearms) 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. Categories (topical): Firearms Related terms: blowback
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