Definition of breech

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Breech (n.) The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber..

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Diaper :: Diaper (n.) An infant's breechcloth.
Codpiece :: Codpiece (n.) A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous..
Breeching :: Breeching (n.) That part of a harness which passes round the breech of a horse, enabling him to hold back a vehicle..
Galligaskins :: Galligaskins (n. pl.) Loose hose or breeches; leather leg quards. The word is used loosely and often in a jocose sense.
Brogues :: Brogues (n. pl.) Breeches.
Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To fasten with breeching.
Muzzle-loader :: Muzzle-loader (n.) A firearm which receives its charge through the muzzle, as distinguished from one which is loaded at the breech..
Unmentionables :: Unmentionables (n. pl.) The breeches; trousers.
Breechcloth :: Breechcloth (n.) A cloth worn around the breech.
Spank :: Spank (v. t.) To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap..
Breeching :: Breeching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Breec.
Chamber :: Chamber (n.) A short piece of ordnance or cannon, which stood on its breech, without any carriage, formerly used chiefly for rejoicings and theatrical cannonades..
Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) Breeches made of buckskin.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation..
Stock :: Stock (n.) A covering for the leg, or leg and foot; as, upper stocks (breeches); nether stocks (stockings)..
Quoin :: Quoin (n.) To support the breech of a cannon.
Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To fit or furnish with a breech; as, to breech a gun..
Gomer :: Gomer (n.) A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars; -- named after the inventor..
Lump :: Lump (n.) A projection beneath the breech end of a gun barrel.
Gaskins :: Gaskins (n.pl.) Loose hose or breeches; galligaskins.
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