About The Word Breeching
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Breeching
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What's The Definition Of Breeching?Synonyms | Synonyms for Breeching: Related Terms | Find terms related to Breeching: back band | backstrap | bearing rein | bellyband | bit | blinders | blinds | bridle | caparison | cavesson | checkrein | cheekpiece | chinband | cinch | collar | crownband | crupper | curb | gag swivel | girth | hackamore | halter | hames | hametugs | harness | headgear | headstall | hip straps | jaquima | jerk line | lines | martingale | noseband | pole strap | reins | ribbons | saddle | shaft tug | side check | snaffle | surcingle | tack | tackle | trappings | tug | winker braces | yoke See Also | Breeching In Webster's Dictionary \Breech"ing\, n.
1. A whipping on the breech, or the act of whipping on the
breech.
I view the prince with Aristarchus' eyes, Whose
looks were as a breeching to a boy. --Marlowe.
2. That part of a harness which passes round the breech of a
horse, enabling him to hold back a vehicle.
3. (Naut.) A strong rope rove through the cascabel of a
cannon and secured to ringbolts in the ship's side, to
limit the recoil of the gun when it is discharged.
4. The sheet iron casing at the end of boilers to convey the
smoke from the flues to the smokestack.
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