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breeches

/ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz/

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noun

(now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks.

Examples :

"The historical reenactor adjusted his breeches before mounting his horse. "

appearance wear body

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noun

The buttocks or backside.

Examples :

"The toddler landed with a thump, right on his breeches. "

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noun

The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber.

Examples :

"The artillery instructor pointed to the back of the cannon and explained, "The breech is the part where the shell is loaded." "

military weapon part

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noun

The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully reinforced the breeches of the knee timber to prevent the porch roof from sagging at that crucial angle. "

architecture part

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noun

A breech birth.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the baby was in breeches position, meaning its feet were positioned to come out first instead of its head. "

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noun

A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

Examples :

"The farmer wore sturdy breeches while working in the fields. "

wear style item history

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noun

Trousers; pantaloons.

Examples :

"The historical reenactor wore brown breeches and a long coat. "

wear style appearance