Synonyms for

Breech

Verb / bri:tʃ / Another word for breech — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the part of a firearm at the back of the barrel or the buttocks and lower back of a horse

Synonyms & similar words

rearofbarrel rearoftube backside buttocks derriere hindquarters tail rump posterior bottom haunches quarter croup crupper croupe stern glutes booty

Example sentences

  1. The hunter carefully inspected the breech of his rifle before heading out into the woods.
  2. The cowboy saddled up his horse and patted its breech affectionately.
  3. The soldier loaded a fresh round into the breech of his weapon.
  4. The jockey tightened the girth around the animal's breech before heading to the starting gate.
  5. The veterinarian administered a shot in the horse's breech to ease its pain.

Quotes

  • The breech is the key element in the firearm and the first to fail.
  • The breech of a gun is the part of the barrel closest to the shooter.
  • A horse's breech is a key indicator of its overall health and well-being.

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