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

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

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..

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

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..

Breeching :: Breeching (n.) The sheet iron casing at the end of boilers to convey the smoke from the flues to the smokestack.

Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To put into, or clothe with, breeches..

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..

Muzzle-loader :: Muzzle-loader (n.) A firearm which receives its charge through the muzzle, as distinguished from one which is loaded at the breech..

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

Breech :: Breech (n.) Breeches.

Galligaskins :: Galligaskins (n. pl.) Loose hose or breeches; leather leg quards. The word is used loosely and often in a jocose sense.

Quoin :: Quoin (n.) To support the breech of a cannon.

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

Unbreech :: Unbreech (v. t.) To remove the breeches of; to divest or strip of breeches.

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

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

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

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

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

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