nounπShare(now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks."The historical reenactor adjusted his breeches before mounting his horse. "appearancewearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe buttocks or backside."The toddler landed with a thump, right on his breeches. "bodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber."The artillery instructor pointed to the back of the cannon and explained, "The breech is the part where the shell is loaded." "militaryweaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat."The carpenter carefully reinforced the breeches of the knee timber to prevent the porch roof from sagging at that crucial angle. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breech birth."The doctor explained that the baby was in breeches position, meaning its feet were positioned to come out first instead of its head. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes."The farmer wore sturdy breeches while working in the fields. "wearstyleitemhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTrousers; pantaloons."The historical reenactor wore brown breeches and a long coat. "wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading