Meaning & Definition of Breech in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The back part of a firearm's barrel.

  Example Sentence: The gunsmith inspected the breech for any signs of wear.

• Definition: A style of trousers that extends to just below the knee.

  Example Sentence: He wore a pair of traditional breeches for the costume party.

• Definition: The rear part of a person's anatomy.

  Example Sentence: He fell flat on his breech during the slip on the ice.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'breech', from Old English 'brēċ', meaning 'trousers' or 'the back part'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• breech-loading: Referring to a type of firearm that is loaded through the back of the barrel.

Translations

• Spanish: culote

• French: culotte

• German: Hose

• Russian: бриджи

Related Words

• breeches: A historical term for knee-length trousers.

• breechblock: A mechanism in a firearm that seals the rear of the bore and allows for loading and unloading.

Slang Meanings of breech

• Meaning: A term referring to someone's backside or butt.

  Example Sentence: He fell hard on his breech and couldn't get up for a minute.

• Meaning: In modern slang, refers to pants or shorts.

  Example Sentence: Those breeches you're wearing look really stylish!