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breech

1. the lower dorsal part of the human trunk; buttocks; rump
2. the lower portion of a pulley block, esp the part to which the rope or chain is secured
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breech

[brēch]
(ordnance)
The rear part of the bore of a gun, especially the opening that permits the projectile to be inserted at the rear of the bore.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Using Breech Locks, you only need to adjust your dies once.
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Mode of delivery of breech presentation at term has been a subject of long-term debate amongst the Obstetricians.
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"I play music in the right position and ice my belly in certain spots to get him to squirm out of the breech position.
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The fetus was in breech position, but the mother requested vaginal delivery.
The secret to employing the mortar in the direct fire mode is the incorporation of a breech block and a pivoting base rather than the traditional base plate.
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