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Bear''s-breech :: Bear's-breech (n.) See Acanthus, n., 1..

Gomer :: Gomer (n.) A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars; -- named after the inventor..

Breech-loading :: Breech-loading (a.) Receiving the charge at the breech instead of at the muzzle.

Bombard :: Bombard (n.) Padded breeches.

Chamber :: Chamber (n.) That part of the bore of a piece of ordnance which holds the charge, esp. when of different diameter from the rest of the bore; -- formerly, in guns, made smaller than the bore, but now larger, esp. in breech-loading guns..

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

Krupp Gun :: Krupp gun () A breech-loading steel cannon manufactured at the works of Friedrich Krupp, at Essen in Prussia. Guns of over eight-inch bore are made up of several concentric cylinders; those of a smaller size are forged solid..

Breeches :: Breeches (n. pl.) Trousers; pantaloons.

Breech Sight :: Breech sight () A device attached to the breech of a firearm, to guide the eye, in conjunction with the front sight, in taking aim..

Breechloader :: Breechloader (n.) A firearm which receives its load at the breech.

Retractor :: Retractor (n.) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel..

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

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

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..

Lump :: Lump (n.) A projection beneath the breech end of a gun barrel.

Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A strong rope rove through the cascabel of a cannon and secured to ringbolts in the ship's side, to limit the recoil of the gun when it is discharged..

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..

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

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

Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A whipping on the breech, or the act of whipping on the breech..

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