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

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..

Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..

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

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

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

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

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

Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To fasten with breeching.

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..

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

Spank :: Spank (v. t.) To strike, as the breech, with the open hand; to slap..

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

Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..

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

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

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

Shell :: Shell (n.) The case which holds the powder, or charge of powder and shot, used with breechloading small arms..

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation..

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

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