brass catcher in English

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        "(firearms) A device (typically a bag) attached to a firearm to collect the spent cartridge casings produced by firing it. Typically used on firing ranges or in other indoor training environments."
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        "government",
        "military",
        "natural-sciences",
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        "weaponry"
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"brass catcher" meaning in English

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