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breech

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of breech

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, booty (also bootie) [slang], bottom, bum, buns, butt, buttocks, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere (or derrière), duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie [slang], hunkers, keister (also keester) [slang], nates, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end, tush [slang]
Words Related to breech

beam, stern

moon [slang]

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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