breech
word
Definition
'Breech' means the back part of something, especially a gun (where it is loaded), or refers to a baby positioned bottom-first in the womb before birth.
Usage & Nuances
'Breech' is formal/technical and most often appears in medical or weapons-related contexts; 'breech birth' and 'breech position' refer to childbirth, while 'breech of a gun' refers to firearms. Do not confuse with 'breach' (meaning a gap or to break through).
Spanish: nalgas (posición de parto) - recámara (arma de fuego)Portuguese (BR): nádegas (posição de parto) - culatra (arma de fogo)Portuguese (PT): nádegas (posição de parto) - culatra (arma de fogo)Chinese (Simplified): 臀位（分娩姿势）- 枪膛后膛Chinese (Traditional): 臀位（分娩姿勢）- 槍膛後膛Hindi: नाल (बंदूक का पिछला हिस्सा) - ब्रीच पोजीशन (प्रसव में)Arabic: مقعدية (وضع الولادة) - مؤخرة البندقية
Example Sentences
Make sure the breech is closed before firing the gun.
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They discovered a problem with the breech of the old cannon.
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The doctor said it is a breech birth.
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He opened the breech of the rifle to check it.
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The baby was in breech position before delivery.
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The nurse explained the risks of having a breech baby.
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