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breech

/brɪtʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does breech mean?

noun

The back or rear part of a thing, especially a part that is opposite the front or face. A breech birth is when a baby is born feet or buttocks first.

Example

"The engineer inspected the breech of the rocket to ensure it was secure."

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