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- [brich-ing, bree-ching]
- /ˈbrɪtʃ ɪŋ, ˈbri tʃɪŋ/
- /ˈbriːʧɪŋ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brich-ing, bree-ching]
- /ˈbrɪtʃ ɪŋ, ˈbri tʃɪŋ/
Definitions of breeching word
- noun breeching the strap of a harness that passes behind a horse's haunches 3
- noun breeching (formerly) the rope used to check the recoil run of a ship's guns or to secure them against rough weather 3
- noun breeching the parts comprising the breech of a gun 3
- noun breeching a harness strap around a horse's hindquarters to help in holding back a vehicle on a downgrade 3
- noun breeching the lower, rear part of the trunk of the body; buttocks. 1
- noun breeching the hinder or lower part of anything. 1
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Origin of breeching
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; breech + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Breeching
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
breeching popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
breeching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for breeching
verb breeching
- drape — to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
- dress up — of or for a dress or dresses.
- swaddle — to bind (an infant, especially a newborn infant) with long, narrow strips of cloth to prevent free movement; wrap tightly with clothes.
- swathe — to wrap, bind, or swaddle with bands of some material; wrap up closely or fully.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
Antonyms for breeching
verb breeching
- uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- disrobe — Take off one's clothes.
- reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- unclothe — to strip of clothes.
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