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Vent :: Vent (n.) The opening at the breech of a firearm, through which fire is communicated to the powder of the charge; touchhole..

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..

Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horse's back, being fastened in place with a girth. It serves various purposes, as to keep the breeching in place, carry guides for the reins, etc..

Inexpressibles :: Inexpressibles (n. pl.) Breeches; trousers.

Codpiece :: Codpiece (n.) A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous..

Corduroy :: Corduroy (n.) Trousers or breeches of corduroy.

Gaskins :: Gaskins (n.pl.) Loose hose or breeches; galligaskins.

Waistband :: Waistband (n.) The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like..

Hanselines :: Hanselines (n.) A sort of breeches.

Breeched :: Breeched (imp. & p. p.) of Breec.

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

Breech :: Breech (n.) Breeches.

Cylinder :: Cylinder (n.) The bore of a gun; the turning chambered breech of a revolver.

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..

Slop :: Slop (v. i.) A loose lower garment; loose breeches; chiefly used in the plural.

Acanthus :: Acanthus (n.) A genus of herbaceous prickly plants, found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India; bear's-breech..

Brankursine :: Brankursine (n.) Bear's-breech, or Acanthus..

Presentation :: Presentation (n.) The particular position of the child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; -- specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation..

Hose :: Hose (n.) Close-fitting trousers or breeches, as formerly worn, reaching to the knee..

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