Definition of breech

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Breech (v. t.) To whip on the breech.

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Spank :: Spank (v. t.) To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap..
Clinch :: Clinch (n.) A hitch or bend by which a rope is made fast to the ring of an anchor, or the breeching of a ship's gun to the ringbolts..
Bombard :: Bombard (n.) Padded breeches.
Breech :: Breech (n.) The lower part of the body behind; the buttocks.
Diaper :: Diaper (n.) An infant's breechcloth.
Reenforce :: Reenforce (v.) That part of a cannon near the breech which is thicker than the rest of the piece, so as better to resist the force of the exploding powder. See Illust. of Cannon..
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..
Unbreech :: Unbreech (v. t.) To remove the breeches of; to divest or strip of breeches.
Smallclothes :: Smallclothes (n. pl.) A man's garment for the hips and thighs; breeches. See Breeches.
Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To whip on the breech.
Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.
Breechcloth :: Breechcloth (n.) A cloth worn around the breech.
Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The bore of a gun; the turning chambered breech of a revolver.
Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To fasten with breeching.
Trail :: Trail (v. t.) To carry, as a firearm, with the breech near the ground and the upper part inclined forward, the piece being held by the right hand near the middle..
Breech Screw :: Breech screw () A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore..
Breeches :: Breeches (n. pl.) A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes..
Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) Breeches made of buckskin.
Codpiece :: Codpiece (n.) A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous..
Breechloader :: Breechloader (n.) A firearm which receives its load at the breech.
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