What does BLOWBACK stand for?

What does BLOWBACK mean? We have 2 definitions. Read most used BLOWBACK meanings below.

BLOWBACK — (DOD,NATO) 1.Escape, to the rear and under pressure, of gases formed during the firing of the weapon.Blowback may be caused by a defective breech mechanism, a ruptured cartridge case, or a faulty prim
BLOWBACK — (DOD,NATO) 2.Type of weapon operation in which the force of expanding gases acting to the rear against the face of the bolt furnishes all the energy required to initiate the complete cycle of operatio

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