noun🔗ShareThe ceremony of dressing a boy in trousers for the first time."The historical record mentions the family celebrating the breeching of their eldest son when he turned five. "cultureritualfamilyagetraditionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA conduit through which exhaust gases are conducted to a chimney."The inspector checked the breeching to ensure there were no leaks before clearing the furnace for winter use. "architecturetechnicalbuildingdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rope used to secure a cannon."The old warship's cannon, now on display, still had its thick, weathered breeching securely fastened to prevent it from rolling backward. "nauticalmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(equestrian) A component of horse harness or tack, enabling the horse to hold back a vehicle."The driver carefully checked the breeching of the horse harness before loading the heavy wagon with supplies. "vehicleanimalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading