[n. breech; v. breech, brich] 
| 1. | the lower, rear part of the trunk of the body; buttocks. |
| 2. | the hinder or lower part of anything. |
| 3. | Ordnance. the rear part of the bore of a gun, esp. the opening and associated mechanism that permits insertion of a projectile. |
| 4. | Machinery. the end of a block or pulley farthest from the supporting hook or eye. |
| 5. | Nautical. the outside angle of a knee in the frame of a ship. |
| 6. | Ordnance. to fit or furnish (a gun) with a breech. |
| 7. | to clothe with breeches. |
| breech (brēch) n.
[Middle English brech, from Old English brēc, pl. of brōc, leg covering, Gaulish brāca, hose, trousers.] |
breech (brēch)
n.
The lower rear portion of the human trunk; the buttocks.