Definition of Breech

  • (n.) The lower part of the body behind; the buttocks.
  • (n.) Breeches.
  • (n.) The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber.
  • (n.) The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.
  • (v. t.) To put into, or clothe with, breeches.
  • (v. t.) To cover as with breeches.
  • (v. t.) To fit or furnish with a breech; as, to breech a gun.
  • (v. t.) To whip on the breech.
  • (v. t.) To fasten with breeching.

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