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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

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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