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Hollow part of the muzzle loading that guided the projectile.

Double pad that kept the projectile in place and transmitted the thrust explosion.

Part containing the gunpowder charge; it was positioned behind the projectile.

Opening in the barrel for igniting the powder charge.

Solid spherical projectile that was loaded into cannons; they were first made of stone, then of cast iron from the 16th century.