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| breech·ing [ brching, bríching ] |
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1. riding strap on horse's harness: the strap of a harness that passes behind the hindquarters of a horse or donkey
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2. zoology hair on animal's hindquarters: the short hair or wool on the rump and hind legs of an animal such as a sheep, goat, or dog
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3. arms gun's breech parts: parts of a gun that form or make up the breech
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4. navy rope securing ship's gun: in former times, ropes used to secure guns to the side of a ship to control the recoil
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