Words Like BREECH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BREECH.

2 Alternative Words Similar to breech

1 Opening Noun      Synonym Words Like Opening
2 Breeching Verb-transitive      Form

1 examples of breech

1 to breech a gun

10 definitions of breech

1 The lower part of the body behind; the buttocks.
2 Breeches.
3 The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber.
4 The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.
5 To put into, or clothe with, breeches.
6 To cover as with breeches.
7 To fit or furnish with a breech.
8 To whip on the breech.
9 To fasten with breeching.
10 opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
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