1. Noun
The lower part of the body behind; the buttocks.
2. Noun
Breeches.
3. Noun
The hinder part of anything; esp., the part of a cannon, or other firearm, behind the chamber.
4. Noun
The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.
5. Verb
To put into, or clothe with, breeches.
6. Verb
To cover as with breeches.
7. Verb
To fit or furnish with a breech; as, to breech a gun.
8. Verb
To whip on the breech.
9. Verb
To fasten with breeching.
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