Definition of breech

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

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Dispart :: Dispart (n.) The difference between the thickness of the metal at the mouth and at the breech of a piece of ordnance.
Breeching :: Breeching (n.) A whipping on the breech, or the act of whipping on the breech..
Bombard :: Bombard (n.) Padded breeches.
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..
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..
Short :: Short (n.) Breeches; shortclothes.
Breech :: Breech (n.) Breeches.
Retractor :: Retractor (n.) In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel..
Diaper :: Diaper (n.) An infant's breechcloth.
Tang :: Tang (n.) The projecting part of the breech of a musket barrel, by which the barrel is secured to the stock..
Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.
Breech :: Breech (n.) The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber..
Breeching :: Breeching (n.) That part of a harness which passes round the breech of a horse, enabling him to hold back a vehicle..
Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To put into, or clothe with, breeches..
Muzzle-loader :: Muzzle-loader (n.) A firearm which receives its charge through the muzzle, as distinguished from one which is loaded at the breech..
Unbreech :: Unbreech (v. t.) To free the breech of, as a cannon, from its fastenings or coverings..
Breech Pin :: Breech pin () Alt. of Breech scre.
Corduroy :: Corduroy (n.) Trousers or breeches of corduroy.
Smallclothes :: Smallclothes (n. pl.) A man's garment for the hips and thighs; breeches. See Breeches.
Stock :: Stock (n.) A covering for the leg, or leg and foot; as, upper stocks (breeches); nether stocks (stockings)..
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