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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..

Breechcloth :: Breechcloth (n.) A cloth worn around the breech.

Buckskin :: Buckskin (n.) Breeches made of buckskin.

Stock :: Stock (n.) A covering for the leg, or leg and foot; as, upper stocks (breeches); nether stocks (stockings)..

Bombard :: Bombard (n.) Padded breeches.

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

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..

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..

Breech :: Breech (n.) Breeches.

Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.

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

Brogues :: Brogues (n. pl.) Breeches.

Short :: Short (n.) Breeches; shortclothes.

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..

Unmentionables :: Unmentionables (n. pl.) The breeches; trousers.

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..

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

Unbreeched :: Unbreeched (imp. & p. p.) of Unbreec.

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

Tang :: Tang (n.) The projecting part of the breech of a musket barrel, by which the barrel is secured to the stock..

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