Breech ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Breech ( noun )

1. The lower part of the trunk of the human body (between the pelvis and the abdomen).
2. The part of a gun barrel that is behind the chamber.
3. The part of a garment that covers the lower part of the body and the legs.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english brēc; akin to old high german brehhan to tear, latin frangere to break.

Examples:

1. The baby was in the breech position during delivery.
2. The soldier loaded the bullet into the breech of his rifle.
3. He was wearing breeches as part of his historical reenactment outfit.
4. The breech of the rocket was the section that separated from the rest of the craft during launch.
5. The doctor noticed that the patient had a pain in the lower back, in the area of the breech.

(As a verb)

Breech ( verb )

1. The lower part of the trunk of the human body (between the pelvis and the abdomen).
2. The part of a gun barrel that is behind the chamber.
3. The part of a garment that covers the lower part of the body and the legs.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english brēc; akin to old high german brehhan to tear, latin frangere to break.

Examples:

1. The baby was in the breech position during delivery.
2. The soldier loaded the bullet into the breech of his rifle.
3. He was wearing breeches as part of his historical reenactment outfit.
4. The breech of the rocket was the section that separated from the rest of the craft during launch.
5. The doctor noticed that the patient had a pain in the lower back, in the area of the breech.