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breech

The correct spelling is breech.

How to pronounce breech

/bɹiːtʃ/
noun

IPA: /bɹiːtʃ/

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The correct spelling is breech. (now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks. For example: "to breech a gun"

Usage Examples

to breech a gun

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks.
  2. 2.The buttocks or backside.
  3. 3.The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber.
  4. 4.The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.
  5. 5.A breech birth.

verb

  1. 1.To dress in breeches. (especially) To dress a boy in breeches or trousers for the first time.
  2. 2.To beat or spank on the buttocks.
  3. 3.To fit or furnish with a breech.
  4. 4.To fasten with breeching.
  5. 5.To cover as if with breeches.

adjective

  1. 1.Born, or having been born, breech.

adverb

  1. 1.With the hips coming out before the head.

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