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breech

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1 the part of the body upon which someone sits

Plant yourselves on your breeches on that bench and listen to what I have to say.

Synonyms of breech

backside, behind, bottom, bum, buns, butt, buttocks, can, cheeks, derriere (or derrière), duff, fanny, hams, haunches, hunkers, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end

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2 breeches plural an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle

The mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches.

Synonyms of breech

britches, pantaloons, pants, slacks, trousers

Words Related to breech

baggies, bell-bottoms, blue jeans, cargo pants, cords, corduroys, denims, jeans

hose, legging (or leggin), sweatpants

pants suit, pantsuit

bloomers, knee breeches, knickerbockers

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