Breech

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Breech [1]

(1):

(n.) The lower part of the body behind; the buttocks.

(2):

(n.) Breeches.

(3):

(v. t.) To fit or furnish with a breech; as, to breech a gun.

(4):

(v. t.) To fasten with breeching.

(5):

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

(6):

(n.) The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.

(7):

(v. t.) To cover as with breeches.

(8):

(v. t.) To put into, or clothe with, breeches.

(9):

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

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